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SM16 DXO

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,446 mi
Last recorded57,446 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 DXO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2026 57,446 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 49,676 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 42,863 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2023 37,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush,lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 32,142 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 27,197 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 22,598 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 18,466 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

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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SM16 DXO is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc 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 SM16 DXO, 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.

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What year was SM16 DXO registered?

SM16 DXO is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 August 2016.

Is SM16 DXO safe to buy?

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