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YR16 EZA

2016 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,827 mi
Last recorded70,827 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 EZA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 70,827 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 70,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 56,200 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 56,197 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2023 51,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal requirement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 51,810 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal requirement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 45,434 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tpms light on

Pass 12 Aug 2021 40,912 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 37,440 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 28,575 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 28,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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YR16 EZA is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YR16 EZA, 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 YR16 EZA registered?

YR16 EZA is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is YR16 EZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR16 EZA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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