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YH16 PJM

2016 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,489 mi
Last recorded84,489 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 PJM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 84,489 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 76,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 76,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 68,383 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 58,439 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 50,671 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 44,290 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 39,580 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 29,359 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 PJM is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc diesel 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 YH16 PJM, 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 PJM registered?

YH16 PJM is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 April 2016.

Is YH16 PJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH16 PJM 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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