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GF16 YYT

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,264 mi
Last recorded86,264 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF16 YYT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 86,264 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Fail 26 Jun 2026 86,264 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Pass 30 Jun 2025 75,960 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Pass 2 Jul 2024 65,777 miles

All wipers smear the windscreen.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Jul 2024 65,777 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All wipers smear the windscreen.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner position lamp not working. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 54,393 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 41,871 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Pass 9 Jul 2021 31,688 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 24,903 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 20,138 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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GF16 YYT is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red 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 GF16 YYT, 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 GF16 YYT registered?

GF16 YYT is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 April 2016.

Is GF16 YYT safe to buy?

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Does GF16 YYT have outstanding finance?

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