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SE65 MGU

2016 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,500 mi
Last recorded62,500 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE65 MGU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 62,500 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 59,476 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened SPRING CUP ON AXLE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened SPRING CUP ON AXLE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 56,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 52,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 46,195 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 40,071 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corrodied on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 40,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated tpms light on (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corrodied on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 35,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge and cental tread 2>3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 35,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge and cental tread 2>3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 29,713 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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SE65 MGU is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel 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 SE65 MGU, 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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SE65 MGU is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 January 2016.

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