2016 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · SW16 KDF
2016 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2016. Recorded mileage 45,142 miles. MOT valid until 16 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW16 KDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 45,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
SW16 KDF Mileage History
- 18/05/202335,288 mi
- 15/05/202438,463 mi+3,175 mi
- 15/05/202438,463 mi
- 12/05/202542,212 mi+3,749 mi
- 28/04/202645,142 mi+2,930 mi
Average of roughly 3,344 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW16 KDF 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 (SW16 KDF) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 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 (10 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (SW16 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as SW16KDF.
KIA RIO Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2016 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.