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SR16 HCJ

2016 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,041 mi
Last recorded45,041 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR16 HCJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 45,041 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush deteriorating . Bonding is coming away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 41,959 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 38,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 34,150 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 34,150 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 30,288 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 27,758 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jan 2020 24,617 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 20,148 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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SR16 HCJ is a 2016 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SR16 HCJ, 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 HCJ registered?

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

Is SR16 HCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR16 HCJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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