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WF16 UCY

2016 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,397 mi
Last recorded62,397 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF16 UCY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 62,397 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight perishing to both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

corrosion to the exhaust on the joint

Fail 5 Mar 2026 62,397 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight perishing to both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

corrosion to the exhaust on the joint

Pass 6 Mar 2025 58,183 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 52,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 45,501 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 38,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

damage to the o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 5 Mar 2021 33,315 miles

N/s/r tyre on 3 mm inner edge

Sidewall damage to the o/s/f tyre

Fail 5 Mar 2021 33,315 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

N/s/r tyre on 3 mm inner edge

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

Sidewall damage to the o/s/f tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2020 31,239 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 22,740 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 22,740 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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 UCY is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UCY, 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 WF16 UCY registered?

WF16 UCY is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is WF16 UCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF16 UCY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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