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YG16 FAF

2016 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,893 mi
Last recorded111,893 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 FAF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 111,893 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From interior mirror ()

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 111,872 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From interior mirror ()

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

Pass 21 May 2025 105,552 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 May 2025 105,552 miles

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

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 97,874 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 86,661 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 67,506 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 67,505 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to being illegal. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 50,702 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 39,797 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 27,122 miles

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

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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YG16 FAF is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel 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 YG16 FAF, 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 YG16 FAF registered?

YG16 FAF is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 March 2016.

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