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SJ16 MFC

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,093 mi
Last recorded59,093 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 MFC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 59,093 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

underside coated all over in underseal

Pass 5 Mar 2025 57,139 miles

tpms light on

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 14 Mar 2024 55,160 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 30 Sep 2022 48,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 37,064 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 27,488 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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SJ16 MFC is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SJ16 MFC, 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

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What year was SJ16 MFC registered?

SJ16 MFC is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 July 2016.

Is SJ16 MFC safe to buy?

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