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GY16 OSW

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,808 mi
Last recorded61,808 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY16 OSW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 61,808 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2025 61,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 60,772 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 59,225 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 46,907 miles

evidence of nearside rear tyre fouling fuel filler neck

Pass 10 Nov 2021 42,230 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 42,125 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 38,492 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 38,439 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement offside rear caliper park brake actuator (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear brake pads close to excessively worn

Pass 15 Apr 2019 29,079 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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GY16 OSW 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 70%.

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 GY16 OSW, 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 GY16 OSW registered?

GY16 OSW is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 May 2016.

Is GY16 OSW safe to buy?

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