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WT16 BHX

2016 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,041 mi
Last recorded58,041 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWT16 BHX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 58,041 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted

steering knock when steering wheel is shook side to side

Pass 18 Jul 2025 52,818 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 47,934 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 43,090 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 43,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall, also has very deep split, new tyre required (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2022 36,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 29,678 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 25,299 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 20,397 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 20,397 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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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WT16 BHX is a 2016 Kia Rio in Blue 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 WT16 BHX, 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 WT16 BHX registered?

WT16 BHX is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 August 2016.

Is WT16 BHX safe to buy?

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