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GX16 TLZ

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,759 mi
Last recorded98,759 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX16 TLZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 98,759 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F worn edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn edge's (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads very close to audible sensor tag (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 98,759 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F worn edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn edge's (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads very close to audible sensor tag (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 88,113 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 88,110 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall has a bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner + outer edges worn + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 77,906 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 65,622 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 50,128 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 39,273 miles

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 Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 30,290 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 18,948 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 18,948 miles

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

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

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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GX16 TLZ is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GX16 TLZ, 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 GX16 TLZ registered?

GX16 TLZ is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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