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YR16 EZC

2016 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,681 mi
Last recorded73,681 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 73,681 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 73,681 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 66,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit on 2mm 195-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 66,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit on 2mm 195-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 69,094 miles

under trays fitted thru out

Fail 11 Mar 2024 69,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

under trays fitted thru out

Pass 15 Mar 2023 53,737 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 45,043 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 38,737 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 34,362 miles

Front brake pads 50% worn

Front brake discs slight lipped

Nearside Front tyre wearing also slight perished 195/55/16

Offside Front tyre wearing also slight perished

Rear brake discs slight lipped

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2019 29,103 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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YR16 EZC 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 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 YR16 EZC, 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 YR16 EZC registered?

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

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