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S16 SMW

2020 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,051 mi
Last recorded52,051 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Rio24,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 SMW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2026 52,051 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 40,583 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jan 2024 27,978 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 15,421 miles

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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S16 SMW is a 2020 Kia Rio in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2020 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 24,645 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 S16 SMW, 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 6 years old, this Kia Rio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S16 SMW registered?

S16 SMW is a 2020 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 March 2020.

Is S16 SMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S16 SMW shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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