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GU16 THN

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,878 mi
Last recorded79,878 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 THN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 79,878 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on edge

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on edge

Offside Rear brake back plate has been rubbing on brake disc

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on edge

Pass 12 Jun 2025 67,045 miles

TPMS light on

Pass 26 Jun 2024 56,156 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 56,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 / 65 / 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2024 54,908 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 54,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 44,337 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 28,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 19,320 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 17,343 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 14,435 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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 THN is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 THN, 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 THN registered?

GU16 THN is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is GU16 THN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU16 THN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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