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LC16 DZP

2016 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,227 mi
Last recorded72,227 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC16 DZP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 72,227 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 66,899 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

tpms light on

Fail 27 Jun 2025 66,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

tpms light on

Pass 2 Jul 2024 62,954 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Jun 2024 62,954 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Jun 2023 57,010 miles

Rear brake back plates corroded

undertray damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2022 52,317 miles

Nearside Rear splash guard clip missing

Pass 17 Jun 2021 47,453 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 44,906 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 44,906 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 36,327 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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LC16 DZP is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc diesel 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 LC16 DZP, 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 DZP registered?

LC16 DZP is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 May 2016.

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