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YM16 YAU

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,257 mi
Last recorded61,257 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM16 YAU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 61,257 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 61,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine oil low

Pass 8 May 2025 48,709 miles

engine oil low

Fail 8 May 2025 48,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine oil low

Pass 2 May 2024 40,505 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 40,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2023 34,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 28,997 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 24,163 miles
Fail 3 May 2021 24,157 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 12 May 2020 21,542 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 19,141 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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YM16 YAU is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YM16 YAU, 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 YM16 YAU registered?

YM16 YAU is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 August 2016.

Is YM16 YAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM16 YAU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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