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GV16 CHJ

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,231 mi
Last recorded98,231 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV16 CHJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 98,231 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 96,345 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 94,855 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 94,847 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 93,498 miles

TPMS light on

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

n/s/f wheel inner rim slightly distorted

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2023 93,498 miles

TPMS light on

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

n/s/f wheel inner rim slightly distorted

slight oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 83,660 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 72,211 miles

Nearside Front tyre becoming worn

Offside slight wiper smear

Pass 9 Jun 2020 55,564 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre worn below 3mm and wearing at edges

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm and perishing - 185/65R15

Pass 23 May 2019 43,945 miles

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

Nearside front bumper and wing damaged, unlikely to cause injury at time of test

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

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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GV16 CHJ 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 GV16 CHJ, 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 GV16 CHJ registered?

GV16 CHJ is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is GV16 CHJ safe to buy?

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