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WA16 UXU

2016 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,107 mi
Last recorded74,107 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA16 UXU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 74,107 miles

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

Rear Rear brake pads are unevenly worn, lower on NSR, brake test passed ok.

Fail 1 Dec 2025 74,107 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Rear brake pads are unevenly worn, lower on NSR, brake test passed ok.

Pass 17 Oct 2024 54,867 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 51,625 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 45,011 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 35,951 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 28,895 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 9,903 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 9,880 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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WA16 UXU 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 WA16 UXU, 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

How do I check the history of WA16 UXU?

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What year was WA16 UXU registered?

WA16 UXU is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 March 2016.

Is WA16 UXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA16 UXU 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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