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YF16 CLJ

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,397 mi
Last recorded55,397 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 CLJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 55,397 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 45,916 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 45,916 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 41,768 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 37,914 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 37,194 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 33,087 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 31,185 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 27,216 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 27,216 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 21,798 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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YF16 CLJ 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 YF16 CLJ, 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 YF16 CLJ registered?

YF16 CLJ is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 May 2016.

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