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SK16 VTC

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,050 mi
Last recorded20,050 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK16 VTC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 20,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 19,395 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tyre pressure light on

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2024 18,681 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres slight cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2023 16,345 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner edge lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2022 13,824 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 11,983 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 11,199 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 9,654 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 VTC is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SK16 VTC, 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 VTC registered?

SK16 VTC is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2016.

Is SK16 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK16 VTC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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