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SR16 VMH

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,108 mi
Last recorded64,108 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 64,108 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2026 61,072 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust in poor condition.

Fail 15 Jan 2026 61,070 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both. (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation both. (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 14 Jan 2025 57,382 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 57,380 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 49,995 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 43,978 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 43,977 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both front and rear O/S. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2022 39,506 miles

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

parking brake effort oois acceptable but could be better.

Pass 26 Jan 2021 34,839 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 27,684 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 6,813 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 VMH 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 75%.

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 VMH, 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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SR16 VMH is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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