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YJ16 VBK

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,136 mi
Last recorded55,136 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 55,136 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 55,134 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pad (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 45,441 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 37,175 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 37,174 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pad (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 29,360 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 22,857 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 14,643 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 8,350 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 7,762 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 VBK is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ16 VBK, 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 VBK registered?

YJ16 VBK is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is YJ16 VBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ16 VBK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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