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SC16 DYM

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,328 mi
Last recorded54,328 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC16 DYM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 54,328 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure ns rear number plate insecure but working (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front osf wing has damage but no sharp edges or fouling

tpms light on

Fail 4 Apr 2026 54,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure ns rear number plate insecure but working (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front osf wing has damage but no sharp edges or fouling

tpms light on

Pass 28 Mar 2025 49,578 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 45,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856515 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 45,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856515 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 42,034 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 40,399 miles

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

slight play at both track rod ends

Fail 25 Nov 2022 40,339 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

slight play at both track rod ends

Pass 2 Dec 2021 34,287 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 28,573 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 11 Nov 2019 22,046 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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SC16 DYM is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SC16 DYM, 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 SC16 DYM registered?

SC16 DYM is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 May 2016.

Is SC16 DYM safe to buy?

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