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WJ16 EWZ

2016 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,973 mi
Last recorded42,973 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 EWZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 42,973 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 40,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 37,731 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 37,729 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 34,835 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 31,200 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 31,200 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 26,683 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 23,649 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 20,841 miles

Rear wiper blade split

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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WJ16 EWZ is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc diesel 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 WJ16 EWZ, 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 WJ16 EWZ registered?

WJ16 EWZ is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is WJ16 EWZ safe to buy?

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