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RO16 FRR

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,729 mi
Last recorded69,729 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO16 FRR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 69,729 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 69,729 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 67,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no cords yet visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no cords yet visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 64,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED,NO CORDS YET VISIBLE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED,NO CORDS YET VISIBLE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 62,556 miles

Offside Rear slight bind felt at wheel

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked and perished 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 59,900 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 56,583 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 53,400 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 46,458 miles

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

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 FRR is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FRR, 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 FRR registered?

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

Is RO16 FRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO16 FRR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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