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RK16 SLU

2016 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,801 mi
Last recorded138,801 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK16 SLU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 138,801 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 134,031 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 134,031 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 129,630 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 129,628 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 123,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 116,976 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 99,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 85,861 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 85,861 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 65,260 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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RK16 SLU is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 37,459 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK16 SLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 10 years old, this Kia Rio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RK16 SLU registered?

RK16 SLU is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is RK16 SLU safe to buy?

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