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YK16 TFG

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,100 mi
Last recorded74,100 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 TFG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 74,100 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear treads perishing 185 65 15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 74,100 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear treads perishing 185 65 15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 70,347 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 64,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre on 2mm close to legal limit

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 3 Jun 2023 49,048 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 49,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord exposed within tread hankook 185 65 15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 41,473 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2022 41,473 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 34,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald inner edge , centre 2.5mm , hankook 185 65 15 88H , scrubbing tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 29,134 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 21,839 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 TFG is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TFG, 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 TFG registered?

YK16 TFG is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 July 2016.

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