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WF16 AUK

2016 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,171 mi
Last recorded85,171 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF16 AUK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 85,171 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 85,171 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 76,252 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 68,307 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 62,161 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 62,142 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

TPMS light lit, unsure if fault or low tyre pressure

Pass 15 Mar 2021 56,678 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 56,678 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 39,579 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage / cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front minor tear in wiper blade still clears screen correctly

Pass 23 Mar 2019 28,707 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 28,641 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spots (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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WF16 AUK is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WF16 AUK, 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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WF16 AUK is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 March 2016.

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