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GU16 BZC

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,992 mi
Last recorded56,992 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 BZC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 56,992 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease seepage but prevents ingress (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 53,193 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 48,576 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 44,239 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 37,911 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 37,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 33,896 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 29,662 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 29,661 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 21,530 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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GU16 BZC is a 2016 Kia Rio in White 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 GU16 BZC, 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 GU16 BZC registered?

GU16 BZC is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 March 2016.

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