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WK16 EBF

2016 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,375 mi
Last recorded86,375 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK16 EBF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 86,375 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 86,290 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 78,124 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 73,356 miles

rear axle corroded

various suspension componets corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2022 65,076 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

slight play in n/s/f inner joint

top,of fuel tank corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2022 65,076 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

slight play in n/s/f inner joint

top,of fuel tank corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2021 55,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear discs slighty corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2020 46,976 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 34,040 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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WK16 EBF is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WK16 EBF, 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 WK16 EBF registered?

WK16 EBF is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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