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FC16 GZX

2016 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,203 mi
Last recorded82,203 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC16 GZX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 82,203 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 77,688 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 77,688 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 74,996 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 72,010 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 72,010 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 66,666 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 24 Jul 2020 64,994 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 62,748 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 62,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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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FC16 GZX is a 2016 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FC16 GZX, 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 FC16 GZX registered?

FC16 GZX is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 August 2016.

Is FC16 GZX safe to buy?

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