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WT16 WTJ

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,466 mi
Last recorded10,466 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWT16 WTJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2026 10,466 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 9,478 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 8,605 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 7,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 6,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 5,115 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 3,365 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 2,579 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 WTJ is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WTJ, 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 WT16 WTJ registered?

WT16 WTJ is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 August 2016.

Is WT16 WTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WT16 WTJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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