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SS16 BUF

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,751 mi
Last recorded53,751 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS16 BUF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 53,751 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 53,751 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 49,973 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES ARE STARTING TO WEAR

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS DISTORTED

FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE SPLITTING

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR INDICATOR IS DAMAGED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS LOW ON TREAD

Fail 18 Jun 2025 49,973 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES ARE STARTING TO WEAR

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS DISTORTED

FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE SPLITTING

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR INDICATOR IS DAMAGED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS LOW ON TREAD

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 45,893 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE SPLITTING

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS CRACKING/PERISHING IN TREAD AREA

Pass 14 Jun 2023 42,516 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 39,651 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Pass 22 Jun 2021 36,164 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 30,520 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 25,371 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 BUF 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 SS16 BUF, 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 BUF registered?

SS16 BUF is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is SS16 BUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS16 BUF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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