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YJ16 ELK

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,962 mi
Last recorded61,962 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 ELK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 61,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 65 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 65 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 65 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 65 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2025 59,904 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 57,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 65 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 65 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2023 54,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 65 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 65 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 51,441 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF+OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR+OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2022 51,441 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF+OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR+OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 48,349 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 46,009 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 38,066 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 ELK is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black 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 YJ16 ELK, 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 YJ16 ELK registered?

YJ16 ELK is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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