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YW16 CLY

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,204 mi
Last recorded38,204 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW16 CLY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 38,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 35,264 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 32,168 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washers not working, Diver side is working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 29,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Jul 2023 29,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jul 2022 25,262 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 25,262 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 21,095 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 18,153 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 14,540 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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YW16 CLY is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YW16 CLY, 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 YW16 CLY registered?

YW16 CLY is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 July 2016.

Is YW16 CLY safe to buy?

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