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SG16 JTK

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,248 mi
Last recorded25,248 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG16 JTK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 25,248 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 25,248 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 21,542 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 21,541 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 18,718 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 18,718 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 16,299 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 15,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 13,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 10,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 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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SG16 JTK is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SG16 JTK, 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 SG16 JTK registered?

SG16 JTK is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 August 2016.

Is SG16 JTK safe to buy?

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