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WM16 LJC

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,221 mi
Last recorded59,221 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM16 LJC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 59,221 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 58,511 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 51,010 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 45,745 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 39,471 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 39,471 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 33,009 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 33,005 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2020 27,823 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 24,039 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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WM16 LJC 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 WM16 LJC, 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

How do I check the history of WM16 LJC?

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What year was WM16 LJC registered?

WM16 LJC is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 June 2016.

Is WM16 LJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM16 LJC 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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