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GL16 TYA

2016 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,294 mi
Last recorded55,294 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 TYA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 55,294 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 48,817 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 44,089 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 44,088 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 38,548 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 34,208 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 29,548 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 25,725 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 22,486 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 14,716 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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GL16 TYA is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GL16 TYA, 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 GL16 TYA registered?

GL16 TYA is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is GL16 TYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL16 TYA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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