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DG16 ZCY

2016 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,539 mi
Last recorded80,539 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 ZCY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 80,539 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 78,017 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 73,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 70,621 miles

Nearside Front Inner alloy rim slightly distorted

TPMS mil on

Pass 12 Jul 2022 60,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45 zr17 88w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 49,850 miles

Nearside side repeater lens cracked and broken but still works

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 42,550 miles

Nearside side repeater lens cracked and broken

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 42,550 miles

Nearside side repeater lens cracked and broken

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 32,022 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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DG16 ZCY is a 2016 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel 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 DG16 ZCY, 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 DG16 ZCY registered?

DG16 ZCY is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 April 2016.

Is DG16 ZCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG16 ZCY 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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