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YK16 BJA

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,289 mi
Last recorded24,289 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 BJA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 24,289 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jul 2026 24,289 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jul 2025 23,236 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 23,236 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 21,728 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2023 20,648 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2022 18,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 15,135 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 12,622 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 10,022 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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YK16 BJA is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc 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 YK16 BJA, 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 YK16 BJA registered?

YK16 BJA is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 July 2016.

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