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GM16 GYH

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,611 mi
Last recorded80,611 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM16 GYH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 80,611 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 71,229 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 62,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle tested in a wet condition.

Pass 10 Oct 2022 54,820 miles

ALL BRAKE DISC UNITS X 4 DISPLAYING WEAR

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread/POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread/POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 47,012 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 36,472 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 26,900 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 26,888 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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GM16 GYH is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black 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 GM16 GYH, 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 GM16 GYH registered?

GM16 GYH is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 June 2016.

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