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GC16 VZB

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,834 mi
Last recorded45,834 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC16 VZB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 45,834 miles

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

front brake discs heavily lipped

Pass 13 Jan 2025 39,536 miles

tpms light on

Pass 15 Jan 2024 32,647 miles

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

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

front wiper blades split

Fail 15 Jan 2024 32,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

front wiper blades split

Pass 17 Jan 2023 26,329 miles

front wiper blades split

Fail 17 Jan 2023 26,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front wiper blades split

Pass 12 Jan 2022 21,872 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 15,094 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 14,859 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 12,506 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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GC16 VZB is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol 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 GC16 VZB, 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

How do I check the history of GC16 VZB?

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What year was GC16 VZB registered?

GC16 VZB is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is GC16 VZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC16 VZB 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.

Does GC16 VZB have outstanding finance?

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