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SC16 VTK

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,092 mi
Last recorded55,092 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC16 VTK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 55,092 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 55,091 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 51,447 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 46,410 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 42,152 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 36,800 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 36,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 32,731 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 27,733 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 20,110 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 VTK is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VTK, 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 VTK registered?

SC16 VTK is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 May 2016.

Is SC16 VTK safe to buy?

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