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CGZ 3116

2016 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,595 mi
Last recorded102,595 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGZ 3116
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 102,595 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 102,031 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 91,295 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Measured & Inner Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Bumper Damaged; Both Registration Lamps Not located Properly

Pass 20 Sep 2023 80,389 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Sep 2022 68,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 68,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape flat spot (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 45,767 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 45,765 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 29,304 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 28,457 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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CGZ 3116 is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CGZ 3116, 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 CGZ 3116 registered?

CGZ 3116 is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 July 2016.

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