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GL16 YUA

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,152 mi
Last recorded41,152 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 41,152 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 38,168 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 34,546 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 19 May 2023 30,998 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2022 25,046 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 20,203 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 13,351 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 10,050 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 YUA is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc 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 GL16 YUA, 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 YUA registered?

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

Is GL16 YUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL16 YUA 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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