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GU16 BWC

2016 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,897 mi
Last recorded65,897 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 BWC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 65,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 3 mm 205.45.17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 65,896 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut in tred exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 3 mm 205.45.17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 56,941 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 53,392 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 47,746 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 42,533 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 39,802 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 38,120 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing in the tread of all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 32,155 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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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GU16 BWC is a 2016 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GU16 BWC, 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 GU16 BWC registered?

GU16 BWC is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is GU16 BWC safe to buy?

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