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AX16 NKA

2016 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,926 mi
Last recorded58,926 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 NKA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 58,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 53,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 28 May 2025 53,712 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2024 49,066 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 May 2024 48,995 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2023 43,645 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light illuminated but not indicating a fault with the system

Pass 31 May 2022 39,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low approx 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low approx 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions too clean

Pass 4 Jun 2021 33,618 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 29,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 29,874 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 24,903 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jun 2019 24,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AX16 NKA is a 2016 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX16 NKA, 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 AX16 NKA registered?

AX16 NKA is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 July 2016.

Is AX16 NKA safe to buy?

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