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YR16 EZS

2016 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,293 mi
Last recorded72,293 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 72,293 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 72,271 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 67,331 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 64,897 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2024 64,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords screw in angle showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2023 58,262 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 58,262 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 51,005 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 43,186 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 43,186 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 36,405 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))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 36,398 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 31,326 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 31,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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 EZS is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EZS, 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 EZS registered?

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

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