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RO16 ECZ

2016 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,967 mi
Last recorded113,967 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO16 ECZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 113,967 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 106,141 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S Rear Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 106,141 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S Rear Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 97,229 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 89,442 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 79,656 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 79,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 67,480 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. Edges also worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracked and edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 55,626 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 44,646 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 44,646 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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RO16 ECZ is a 2016 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc 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 RO16 ECZ, 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 RO16 ECZ registered?

RO16 ECZ is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is RO16 ECZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO16 ECZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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