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GJ16 LHF

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,962 mi
Last recorded82,962 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ16 LHF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 82,962 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 82,959 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 72,368 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 72,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 60,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 60,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 46,202 miles

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

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

Offside Front DRL not working

Pass 29 Mar 2022 34,300 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 34,300 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside wiper slightly smearing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 19,991 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 17,365 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 17,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 13,008 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 LHF is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LHF, 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 LHF registered?

GJ16 LHF is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is GJ16 LHF safe to buy?

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