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GN16 UPV

2016 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,557 mi
Last recorded27,557 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN16 UPV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2025 27,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin osf outer pad 2.5mm est (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear outer pads 2mm est (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

metallic sound from both rear brakes in rbt

Pass 3 Dec 2024 25,484 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad 2.5mm estimated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 23,231 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 21,166 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split badly but clears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 18,534 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 17,109 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 15,214 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 12,115 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 UPV is a 2016 Kia Rio in Blue 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 GN16 UPV, 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 GN16 UPV registered?

GN16 UPV is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is GN16 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN16 UPV 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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