2016 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · HS16 AMX
2016 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 79,853 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,853 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HS16 AMX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 79,853 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HS16 AMX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Kia Rio (HS16 AMX) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
HS16 AMX Mileage History
- 15/07/202364,719 mi
- 28/06/202469,048 mi+4,329 mi
- 18/07/202575,958 mi+6,910 mi
- 10/07/202679,853 mi+3,895 mi
- 10/07/202679,853 mi
Average of roughly 5,066 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Rio (UB)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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