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WT16 MJO

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,243 mi
Last recorded51,243 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWT16 MJO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 51,243 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens slightly damaged.

Fail 12 Mar 2026 51,200 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wiper cleaning not tested (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens slightly damaged.

Pass 26 Mar 2025 46,812 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 46,812 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 41,930 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 37,453 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 33,856 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 30,308 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 27,052 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 20,532 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 20,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 MJO is a 2016 Kia Rio in White 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 WT16 MJO, 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 MJO registered?

WT16 MJO is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 July 2016.

Is WT16 MJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WT16 MJO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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