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SR16 RUC

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,239 mi
Last recorded85,239 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR16 RUC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 85,239 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 85,237 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 71,110 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes to rear brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive at oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 71,110 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes to rear brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive at oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 55,493 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 42,580 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 42,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 33,701 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 33,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 27,899 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 23,505 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 18,788 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 RUC is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RUC, 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 RUC registered?

SR16 RUC is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 May 2016.

Is SR16 RUC safe to buy?

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