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SH16 FKP

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,109 mi
Last recorded43,109 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH16 FKP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 43,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 43,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 38,636 miles

Nearside 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 11 Mar 2024 32,908 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 32,908 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 29,428 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 27,192 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 24,413 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 21,540 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 21,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 16,724 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 16,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (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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SH16 FKP is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH16 FKP, 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 SH16 FKP registered?

SH16 FKP is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 April 2016.

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The MOT history for SH16 FKP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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