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WO16 DCY

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,963 mi
Last recorded38,963 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO16 DCY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 38,963 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 38,963 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 35,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 31,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 28,028 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 24,159 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 21,517 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 21,517 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 18,418 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 18,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 13,741 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres starting to crack and perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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WO16 DCY is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WO16 DCY, 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 WO16 DCY registered?

WO16 DCY is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 August 2016.

Is WO16 DCY safe to buy?

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