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LA16 XXG

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,583 mi
Last recorded42,583 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA16 XXG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 42,583 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 37,898 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 37,898 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 33,187 miles

OFFSIDE REAR INDICATOR LENS ( CONDENSATION )

T P M S LIGHT ON

Pass 22 Apr 2023 27,967 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 27,967 miles

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

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin AROUND 90% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 23,977 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AROUND 90% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin AROUND 90% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2022 23,977 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour FADED (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed CENTRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AROUND 90% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin AROUND 90% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 20,219 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

CONDENSATION IN OFFSIDE REAR LAMP

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

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED ( INNER )

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 15,928 miles

CONDENSATION IN OFFSIDE REAR INDICATOR LAMP

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

REAR BRAKE PADS AROUND 70% WORN

Fail 19 Jun 2020 15,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

CONDENSATION IN OFFSIDE REAR INDICATOR LAMP

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

REAR BRAKE PADS AROUND 70% WORN

Pass 20 Jul 2019 12,491 miles

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

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

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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LA16 XXG is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LA16 XXG, 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 LA16 XXG registered?

LA16 XXG is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 July 2016.

Is LA16 XXG safe to buy?

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