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GJ16 AYT

2016 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,057 mi
Last recorded37,057 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ16 AYT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2026 37,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 33,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 28,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fine cracking lines from age, no cords show (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fine cracking lines from age, no cords show (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fine cracking lines from age, no cords show (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 24,983 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 21,677 miles

both front wiper blades have split

Pass 28 May 2021 20,299 miles

front wiper blades are split

Pass 2 Jun 2020 18,840 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 14,612 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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GJ16 AYT is a 2016 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ16 AYT, 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 GJ16 AYT registered?

GJ16 AYT is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is GJ16 AYT safe to buy?

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