2016 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · SW16 MBF
2016 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 27,453 miles. MOT expired on 26 Dec 2022. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,453 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
SW16 MBF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 20/12/2022
- 27,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SW16 MBF Mileage History
- 21/12/202122,820 mi
- 21/12/202122,825 mi+5 mi
- 30/11/202227,448 mi+4,623 mi
- 20/12/202227,453 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 4,647 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SW16 MBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Kia Rio (SW16 MBF) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 December 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Emissions not tested Not tested due to noise from timing chain (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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