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WV16 KMK

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,880 mi
Last recorded159,880 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV16 KMK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 159,880 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 142,670 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 111,370 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Mar 2023 111,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Feb 2022 81,640 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 61,473 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2020 55,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 55,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 41,392 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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WV16 KMK is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WV16 KMK, 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 WV16 KMK registered?

WV16 KMK is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is WV16 KMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV16 KMK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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