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SA16 RGR

2016 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,864 mi
Last recorded76,864 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA16 RGR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 76,864 miles

Nearside Front DRL ISN'T WORKING

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light MOISTURE INSIDE THE LAMP (4.3.1 (b) (i))

TPMS LIGHT ON, NEED RESET.

Pass 11 Oct 2024 61,897 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens deteriorated/moisture inside (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 44,391 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 44,378 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 23,288 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 19,390 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 14,516 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 9,159 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 9,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front wipers smear screen

rear wiper blade split

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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SA16 RGR is a 2016 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SA16 RGR, 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 SA16 RGR registered?

SA16 RGR is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is SA16 RGR safe to buy?

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