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GY16 ZJU

2016 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,403 mi
Last recorded63,403 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY16 ZJU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 63,403 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 56,643 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 53,372 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 49,398 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 46,921 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2021 44,196 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 40,812 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 38,328 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 ZJU is a 2016 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GY16 ZJU, 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 GY16 ZJU registered?

GY16 ZJU is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is GY16 ZJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY16 ZJU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY16 ZJU have outstanding finance?

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