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SG16 TLD

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,500 mi
Last recorded48,500 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG16 TLD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 48,500 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 45,924 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 45,924 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 39,169 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 32,050 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 32,050 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 24,871 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 15,412 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 14,434 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 11,073 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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SG16 TLD is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc 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 SG16 TLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SG16 TLD?

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What year was SG16 TLD registered?

SG16 TLD is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is SG16 TLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG16 TLD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SG16 TLD have outstanding finance?

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