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GN16 TCK

2016 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,939 mi
Last recorded85,939 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN16 TCK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 85,939 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 74,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 205/45R17 88W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R17 88W (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 74,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45R17 88W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 205/45R17 88W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R17 88W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 205/45R17 88W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R17 88W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 64,168 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 60,605 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 55,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 50,237 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 50,236 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 45,910 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 36,790 miles

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

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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GN16 TCK is a 2016 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GN16 TCK, 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 GN16 TCK registered?

GN16 TCK is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is GN16 TCK safe to buy?

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