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FA16 NXW

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,632 mi
Last recorded39,632 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA16 NXW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 39,632 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads +-70%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 36,975 miles

knock steering column aera

Pass 7 Mar 2024 33,879 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 31,206 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 28,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 25,856 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 21,909 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 21,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split. (3.4 (b) (i))

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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FA16 NXW is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FA16 NXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA16 NXW registered?

FA16 NXW is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 July 2016.

Is FA16 NXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA16 NXW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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