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V500 SJS

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,733 mi
Last recorded88,733 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV500 SJS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 88,733 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 88,313 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 71,188 miles

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

Offside Front drl inop

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tpms illuminated

Fail 20 Feb 2025 70,919 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front drl inop

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tpms illuminated

Pass 8 Feb 2024 54,380 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 41,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 31,002 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 19,150 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 17,456 miles

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

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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V500 SJS is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V500 SJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V500 SJS registered?

V500 SJS is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is V500 SJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V500 SJS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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