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YR16 TMO

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,096 mi
Last recorded55,096 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 TMO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2026 55,096 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 47,138 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 39,721 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 32,729 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 30,459 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 13 Apr 2021 24,754 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 21,366 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 15,544 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Wipers smearing

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 TMO is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TMO, 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 TMO registered?

YR16 TMO is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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