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3497 TF

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,634 mi
Last recorded43,634 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3497 TF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2025 43,634 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 40,270 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 35,467 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 30,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 25,870 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 21,594 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 18,029 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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3497 TF is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 3497 TF, 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 3497 TF registered?

3497 TF is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 July 2016.

Is 3497 TF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3497 TF shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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