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GL16 RZX

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,119 mi
Last recorded78,119 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 RZX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 78,119 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jun 2026 78,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2025 68,323 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 68,305 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 60,251 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 51,619 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 43,180 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 43,180 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 34,316 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear number plate lights are slightly insecure due to rear bumper damage

Pass 21 May 2020 28,915 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 19,869 miles

Front and rear brakes starting to wear low.

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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GL16 RZX is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GL16 RZX, 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 GL16 RZX registered?

GL16 RZX is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is GL16 RZX safe to buy?

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