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SE16 BHX

2016 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,707 mi
Last recorded94,707 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE16 BHX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 94,707 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle mounting point N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 94,707 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm / 195/65 R15 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle mounting point N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 90,201 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Front day running light not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear under body corroded

tps light on

Fail 13 Feb 2025 90,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch to flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Front day running light not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear under body corroded

tps light on

Pass 15 Feb 2024 79,170 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 75,690 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 75,690 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 May 2021 71,177 miles

both rear wheels fitted with standard valves

tpms lamp illuminated

vehicle fitted with wrong size tyres should be 185x65x15 and fitted with 195x65x15

Fail 25 May 2021 71,177 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust support broken at weld (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear wheels fitted with standard valves

tpms lamp illuminated

vehicle fitted with wrong size tyres should be 185x65x15 and fitted with 195x65x15

Pass 29 May 2020 63,182 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded/pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

tyres fitted to vehicle at present 195x65x15 should be 185x65x15

Fail 28 May 2020 63,182 miles

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))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded/pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

tyres fitted to vehicle at present 195x65x15 should be 185x65x15

Pass 26 Jun 2019 52,934 miles

Offside Rear TPMS sensor detached inside wheel

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

wipers smearing screen

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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SE16 BHX is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SE16 BHX, 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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SE16 BHX is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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