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YJ16 CDG

2016 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,091 mi
Last recorded73,091 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 CDG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 73,091 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 69,046 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Sep 2023 63,292 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 54,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2022 54,183 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 49,031 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 44,207 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 34,862 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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YJ16 CDG is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YJ16 CDG, 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 YJ16 CDG registered?

YJ16 CDG is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 July 2016.

Is YJ16 CDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ16 CDG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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