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SK16 LJF

2016 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,975 mi
Last recorded62,975 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK16 LJF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 62,975 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust rear join badly deteriorated

general component corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2025 57,030 miles

exhaust rear join badly deteriorated

front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

rear axle badly corroded and bushes deteriorated

some component corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2024 51,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust rear join deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2024 51,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust rear join deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2023 45,544 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn 1856515

Rear brake discs corrosion

Pass 31 May 2022 37,962 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bushes seperating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 32,343 miles

some component corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2020 29,430 miles

front brake disc and pads worn

nsf arm bush slightly separating

osf ball joint slight play

osf brake pipe slightly corroded

very minor body damage

Pass 9 Apr 2019 25,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge size 1856515 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge size 1856515 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 LJF is a 2016 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SK16 LJF, 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 LJF registered?

SK16 LJF is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 April 2016.

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