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SP16 YCT

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,763 mi
Last recorded68,763 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP16 YCT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 68,763 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2026 67,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 60,346 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 54,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 47,442 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 40,967 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 32,305 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 27,600 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 19,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 19,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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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SP16 YCT is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SP16 YCT, 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 SP16 YCT registered?

SP16 YCT is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is SP16 YCT safe to buy?

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