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SJ16 CYP

2016 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,375 mi
Last recorded75,375 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 CYP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 75,375 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 68,235 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 68,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 57,808 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 55,979 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front tyre at 3mm tread/scrubbing on inner egde

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 17 Feb 2022 52,405 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 52,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 50,578 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension arm rear bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Feb 2020 49,343 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 38,474 miles

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

Offside Front 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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SJ16 CYP is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc 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 SJ16 CYP, 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 SJ16 CYP registered?

SJ16 CYP is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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