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SR16 HCA

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,937 mi
Last recorded49,937 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR16 HCA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 49,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 49,875 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 43,660 miles

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

Offside Front Day time running light not working

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Partial undertrays fitted front to rear unable to fully check underside

Pass 31 Jan 2024 39,557 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 34,904 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 26,450 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 18,820 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 14,773 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 7,002 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 7,002 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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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SR16 HCA is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SR16 HCA, 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 SR16 HCA registered?

SR16 HCA is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is SR16 HCA safe to buy?

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