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GD16 VDT

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,451 mi
Last recorded84,451 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD16 VDT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 84,451 miles

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 74,089 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 62,911 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 53,131 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 44,473 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 44,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall. 185/65 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2021 34,612 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 34,611 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 26,398 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads are low on inside both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 26,250 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads are low on inside both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 18,130 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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GD16 VDT is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GD16 VDT, 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 GD16 VDT registered?

GD16 VDT is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 July 2016.

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