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RX16 UGC

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,980 mi
Last recorded52,980 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX16 UGC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 52,980 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front tyres perished

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 50,586 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 50,553 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 47,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 43,480 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 43,480 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light full of water (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 36,245 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 36,245 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 32,293 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 32,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn to 2 mm. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn to 2 mm on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

T.P.M.S light on.

Pass 19 Apr 2019 23,194 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 23,192 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn to 2 mm. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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RX16 UGC is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RX16 UGC, 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 RX16 UGC registered?

RX16 UGC is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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