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WJ16 YAK

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,293 mi
Last recorded22,293 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 YAK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2026 22,293 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 19,821 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 17,694 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 16,858 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 14,116 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 11,836 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 10,178 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 8,320 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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WJ16 YAK is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YAK, 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 YAK registered?

WJ16 YAK is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is WJ16 YAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ16 YAK shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WJ16 YAK have outstanding finance?

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