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YG16 ZBJ

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,566 mi
Last recorded66,566 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 ZBJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 66,566 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 61,560 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 60,313 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 54,051 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 47,713 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 37,397 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 31,195 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 22,426 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 22,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 ZBJ 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 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 YG16 ZBJ, 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 ZBJ registered?

YG16 ZBJ is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 April 2016.

Is YG16 ZBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG16 ZBJ 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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