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Y28 EJW

2016 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

165,943 mi
Last recorded165,943 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY28 EJW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 165,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 155,058 miles

Offside Front Drop link dust cover perishing

Pass 12 Apr 2024 127,531 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 88,768 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 68,433 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 68,433 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 57,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 48,359 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 38,048 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (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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Y28 EJW is a 2016 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y28 EJW, 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 Y28 EJW registered?

Y28 EJW is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is Y28 EJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y28 EJW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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