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GN16 UPL

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,233 mi
Last recorded65,233 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN16 UPL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 65,233 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 60,823 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2025 60,813 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 54,954 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread, close on 2mm wear bars

Pass 24 Apr 2023 50,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth to inside & is close on 2mm wear bars

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread is distorted & close on 1.6mm in one place

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

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth to inside with a cut & is close on 2mm wear bars

Pass 25 Apr 2022 47,141 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre; worn smooth to inside

Pass 24 Feb 2021 43,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre; is worn smooth to inside

Nearside Rear Tyre; Tread has slight distortion to inside

Offside Front Tyre; worn quite low to inside + shallow cut in tread

Pass 18 Mar 2020 42,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre; going smooth to inside

Rear Pads appear low

Fail 18 Mar 2020 42,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre; going smooth to inside

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Pads appear low

Pass 1 Mar 2019 30,127 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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GN16 UPL is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc 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 UPL, 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 UPL registered?

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

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