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YH16 LRS

2016 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,047 mi
Last recorded71,047 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 LRS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 71,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 71,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 65,787 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 49,980 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 49,980 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 42,077 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 38,473 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 38,473 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 36,124 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 32,391 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 30,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 May 2019 24,028 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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YH16 LRS is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH16 LRS, 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 YH16 LRS registered?

YH16 LRS is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is YH16 LRS safe to buy?

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