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WG16 YCM

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,869 mi
Last recorded57,869 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 YCM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 57,869 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 57,384 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 56,825 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 56,825 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 55,776 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 53,805 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 53,805 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 48,981 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 47,165 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 37,069 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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WG16 YCM 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 WG16 YCM, 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 WG16 YCM registered?

WG16 YCM is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is WG16 YCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG16 YCM 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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