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WH16 AEB

2016 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,675 mi
Last recorded97,675 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH16 AEB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 97,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 97,662 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding & unable to fully check wheel beraring (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Dirt in lamination encroaching on lettering characters (0.1 (d))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs worn/rusted & in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 90,476 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 81,501 miles

Tyre pressure system warning lamp illuminated

Pass 13 Apr 2023 72,353 miles

Tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated on dash

Fail 11 Apr 2023 72,350 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding & unable to fully check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre valve inaccessible due to incorrect fitment of wheel trim

Rear wiper blade split

Tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 14 Apr 2022 62,628 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 62,628 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 53,296 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 53,296 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 45,698 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 45,698 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 33,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall slightly damaged/cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on screen (3.2 (a) (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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WH16 AEB is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WH16 AEB, 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 WH16 AEB registered?

WH16 AEB is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is WH16 AEB safe to buy?

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