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SH16 VWJ

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,323 mi
Last recorded82,323 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH16 VWJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 82,323 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2025 82,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65R15H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm 185/65R15H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 77,671 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 71,446 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2022 60,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 47,727 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 37,467 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 24,829 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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SH16 VWJ is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VWJ, 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 VWJ registered?

SH16 VWJ is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 April 2016.

Is SH16 VWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH16 VWJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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