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BC16 LHG

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,832 mi
Last recorded143,832 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 LHG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 143,832 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 124,933 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 107,293 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 88,138 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 88,138 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 69,846 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 51,455 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 44,397 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 42,660 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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BC16 LHG is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BC16 LHG, 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 BC16 LHG registered?

BC16 LHG is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 July 2016.

Is BC16 LHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC16 LHG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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