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SS16 BTF

2016 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,157 mi
Last recorded55,157 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS16 BTF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 55,157 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 50,897 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 46,511 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Water inside tail light lens

Pass 4 Sep 2023 40,764 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2023 40,764 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also, tyre distorted due to road wheel distortion. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake discs in poor condition with the N/S/R disc red in colour due to heat damage.

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 32,266 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure light is on

Pass 3 Sep 2021 25,553 miles

Slight corrosion; Exhaust

Pass 7 Sep 2020 21,603 miles

Slight corrosion; Exhaust

Pass 30 Jul 2019 18,791 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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SS16 BTF is a 2016 Kia Rio in Yellow 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 SS16 BTF, 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 SS16 BTF registered?

SS16 BTF is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 August 2016.

Is SS16 BTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS16 BTF 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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