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GN16 XEA

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,945 mi
Last recorded82,945 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 82,945 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and near side rear and wearing close to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 79,206 miles

Nearside Front wearing slight close to wear bars

Fail 21 Aug 2025 79,206 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front wearing slight close to wear bars

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 73,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 67,097 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 59,786 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 59,786 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 53,251 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 53,251 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 47,927 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 40,473 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 38,614 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 XEA is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XEA, 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 XEA registered?

GN16 XEA is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 March 2016.

Is GN16 XEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN16 XEA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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