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RK16 VEF

2016 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,109 mi
Last recorded178,109 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK16 VEF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 178,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to crack /perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Joint becoming rusty (6.1.2 (a))

TPMS light on not indicating a fault

Pass 10 Mar 2025 165,163 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion very slightly noticeable in rollers (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear corroded exhaust rear joint

TPMS on but does not indicate fault

Pass 21 Mar 2024 156,334 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring worn nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 156,334 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring worn nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 134,548 miles

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

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated.

Pass 18 Mar 2022 115,563 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Mar 2021 98,386 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 19 Mar 2021 98,386 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2020 85,241 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 61,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front & rear tyres different sizes

front wipers slightly smearing

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 VEF is a 2016 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VEF, 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 VEF registered?

RK16 VEF is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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