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YW16 PFJ

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,540 mi
Last recorded30,540 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW16 PFJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2025 30,540 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 30,386 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 25,528 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 20,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 15,458 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 13,056 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 10,544 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 PFJ is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YW16 PFJ, 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 PFJ registered?

YW16 PFJ is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 August 2016.

Is YW16 PFJ safe to buy?

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Does YW16 PFJ have outstanding finance?

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