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CGZ 8949

2016 Kia Rio 1

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,376 mi
Last recorded75,376 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
4 checks still locked for this Kia
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGZ 8949
MakeKia
ModelRio 1
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 May 2026 75,376 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 68,122 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 66,806 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 59,882 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 52,906 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 42,029 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio 1?

Based on 3,750 MOT tests across 777 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
5,715
Miles/Year
777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1
Stop lamp not working NONE WORKING POSSIBLE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH 1
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CGZ 8949 is a 2016 Kia Rio 1 in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Kia Rio 1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CGZ 8949, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was CGZ 8949 registered?

CGZ 8949 is a 2016 Kia Rio 1, first registered on 20 July 2016.

Is CGZ 8949 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CGZ 8949 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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