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RO16 FRL

2016 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,358 mi
Last recorded66,358 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO16 FRL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 66,358 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 63,490 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 58,467 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 52,861 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 48,982 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 48,982 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 44,933 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 40,557 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 36,103 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 36,103 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (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 FRL is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc 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 RO16 FRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RO16 FRL?

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What year was RO16 FRL registered?

RO16 FRL is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 April 2016.

Is RO16 FRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO16 FRL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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