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LC16 CGZ

2016 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,655 mi
Last recorded67,655 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC16 CGZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 67,655 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 67,655 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 61,108 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 57,047 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 52,119 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 30 Dec 2021 47,739 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 44,572 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 29,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

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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LC16 CGZ is a 2016 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LC16 CGZ, 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 LC16 CGZ registered?

LC16 CGZ is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is LC16 CGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC16 CGZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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