2016 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · AF16 LMK

A clean overall test result on 2026-02-25 caps a consistently green MOT history for this 2016 Kia Rio, with eight successive passes and no recorded failures across the available test record. The only items flagged in the entire sequence are minor advisory notices relating to rear brake discs and pads in 2025, together with tyre cracking advisories and a defective wiper blade in 2021. None of these progressed into failure categories at the time, and the intervening and subsequent tests returned clean sheets. This is the type of MOT profile where there are no chronic or escalating defect patterns to act as a red flag, although the record by itself is not a substitute for mechanical inspection of consumables that fall outside the test scope. Recorded mileage of 83,672 against an age of roughly ten years equates to an annual accumulation of around 8,367 miles, which is broadly typical for a small family hatchback of this vintage. There are no unusual gaps in the testing record and no sudden jumps in odometer readings between tests, which points to continuous use rather than a vehicle that has stood for prolonged periods. Mechanically, this kind of steady, average-rate usage tends to keep the drivetrain, suspension bushes, and brake components working rather than seizing, while still placing realistic wear demands on tyres, brake friction material, and engine ancillaries consistent with the recorded advisories. For a prospective buyer, the rear brake disc and pad advisories recorded at the 2025 test are the most relevant items to verify in person. On a test drive, listen for any brake squeal or grinding from the rear axle, particularly under light pedal pressure, and feel for any pulsation through the brake pedal that could indicate disc run-out or uneven wear. Inspect the rear discs visually for a pronounced lip on the outer edge and for a bluish heat-scored surface, and check the pad material through the caliper window to confirm there is still adequate friction material remaining. If the discs have been renewed since the advisory, retain the invoice to confirm the work was completed. The 2021 advisory on cracking or perishing of the nearside front and offside rear tyres is worth a fresh inspection now, particularly given that tyres fitted in 2021 may well have been replaced once or twice since. Look closely at the sidewalls for any crazing, cracking, or bulges, and confirm the DOT date stamps are within an acceptable age range for the mileage covered. On the road, pay attention to steering response and any pulling to one side that could indicate uneven front tyre wear, and check for knocking or clonking over uneven surfaces that might suggest worn suspension bushes or top mounts, which are common wear items on Rio models of this age but were not flagged at test. Finally, verify that the windscreen wiper blades have been renewed since the 2021 minor defect, as a smeared or streaking wipe pattern is straightforward to spot during a brief inspection.