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GJ16 GZD

2016 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,193 mi
Last recorded77,193 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ16 GZD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 77,193 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 71,851 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 67,058 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 5 Mar 2024 67,055 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 60,723 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 53,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged kerbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 47,737 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 44,391 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 38,176 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 38,176 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 GZD is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc 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 GJ16 GZD, 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 GJ16 GZD registered?

GJ16 GZD is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 March 2016.

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