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SJ16 NRL

2016 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,493 mi
Last recorded62,493 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 NRL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 62,493 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2025 62,446 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 56,591 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 50,186 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 37,110 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 29,866 miles

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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 NRL is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NRL, 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 NRL registered?

SJ16 NRL is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is SJ16 NRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ16 NRL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SJ16 NRL have outstanding finance?

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