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GY16 ZHM

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,241 mi
Last recorded65,241 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY16 ZHM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 65,241 miles

TPMS light on

Fail 3 Apr 2025 65,241 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

TPMS light on

Pass 5 Apr 2024 55,202 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 185/65-15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 5 Apr 2024 55,173 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 185/65-15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Mar 2023 44,375 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 35,595 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 35,595 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 26,140 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 26,138 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2020 19,266 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 19,266 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 10,887 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 ZHM is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ZHM, 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 ZHM registered?

GY16 ZHM is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is GY16 ZHM safe to buy?

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