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SM16 JUH

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,155 mi
Last recorded29,155 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2026 29,155 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both FRONT (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 27,301 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 25,525 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 23,437 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 21,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 19,208 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 17,142 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 14,530 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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SM16 JUH 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 JUH, 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 JUH registered?

SM16 JUH is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 June 2016.

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