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SK16 CJE

2016 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,939 mi
Last recorded92,939 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK16 CJE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 92,939 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 92,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2025 81,141 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 81,128 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 69,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 55,631 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 44,693 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 34,332 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 34,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 26,775 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 26,775 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 18,580 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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SK16 CJE is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel 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 SK16 CJE, 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 SK16 CJE registered?

SK16 CJE is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is SK16 CJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK16 CJE 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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