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SE16 BJV

2016 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,769 mi
Last recorded69,769 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE16 BJV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 69,769 miles

tpms lamp illuminated

Fail 9 Jun 2021 69,769 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2-3mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185x65x15 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx3-4mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tpms lamp illuminated

Pass 13 Jul 2020 59,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185x65x15 4-3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185x65x15 worn outer edge 3-4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185x65x15 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 59,607 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185x65x15 4-3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185x65x15 worn outer edge 3-4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185x65x15 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 50,551 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 50,499 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative n/s/f, o/s/f and o/s/r tpms valves missing (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 BJV is a 2016 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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