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GJ16 VHG

2016 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,125 mi
Last recorded44,125 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ16 VHG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2026 44,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R tyre worn low close to limit and has small cuts and a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 40,957 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 37,562 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 33,349 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 28,198 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 22,981 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 19,026 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 13,425 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 VHG is a 2016 Kia Rio in Silver 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 VHG, 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 VHG registered?

GJ16 VHG is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is GJ16 VHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ16 VHG shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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