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HW16 NZE

2016 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,063 mi
Last recorded38,063 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW16 NZE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 38,063 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 38,018 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 35,149 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 32,660 miles

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Aug 2023 28,519 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 25,160 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 25,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 20,952 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 17,811 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 17,811 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 14,579 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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HW16 NZE is a 2016 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,248cc 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 HW16 NZE, 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 HW16 NZE registered?

HW16 NZE is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 August 2016.

Is HW16 NZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW16 NZE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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