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AJ16 NCA

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,606 mi
Last recorded110,606 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 NCA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 110,606 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 110,600 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 97,291 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 82,464 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 68,998 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 55,471 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 44,029 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 38,682 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 29,929 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 29,929 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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AJ16 NCA is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ16 NCA, 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 AJ16 NCA registered?

AJ16 NCA is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 June 2016.

Is AJ16 NCA safe to buy?

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