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GX16 XAT

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,749 mi
Last recorded85,749 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX16 XAT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 85,749 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 78,521 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 67,957 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 60,274 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 59,472 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 45,111 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 34,859 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 25,149 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 25,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 17,012 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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GX16 XAT is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GX16 XAT, 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 GX16 XAT registered?

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

Is GX16 XAT safe to buy?

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