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FG16 JZR

2016 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,940 mi
Last recorded45,940 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG16 JZR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 45,940 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 36,550 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 30,647 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 28,854 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 22,157 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 22,156 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 18,871 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 15,902 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 15,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 11,941 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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FG16 JZR is a 2016 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG16 JZR, 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 FG16 JZR registered?

FG16 JZR is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is FG16 JZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG16 JZR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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