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YY16 RZU

2016 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,397 mi
Last recorded46,397 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 RZU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 46,397 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 12 Jan 2026 46,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Jan 2025 42,988 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 13 Jan 2025 42,988 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Jan 2024 39,094 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 33,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jan 2022 28,678 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm and unevenly worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 23,984 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 20,436 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Apr 2019 15,700 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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YY16 RZU is a 2016 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,248cc 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 YY16 RZU, 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 YY16 RZU registered?

YY16 RZU is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is YY16 RZU safe to buy?

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