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LG16 BHW

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,029 mi
Last recorded92,029 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG16 BHW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 92,029 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 87,637 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips and slight cracks just legal (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 83,220 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view OFFSIDE (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 83,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view OFFSIDE (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 75,491 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view OFFSIDE LOWER (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 75,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view OFFSIDE LOWER (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 70,405 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 70,405 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SPLIT OUTER EDGE

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 61,548 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 55,427 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 55,427 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 41,738 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ( AROUND 70% WORN)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE ( JUST LEGAL 1.6 TO 2MM) (5.2.3 (e))

REAR BRAKE PADS ( AROUND 80% WORN)

REAR WIPER BLADE BADLY SPLIT

Fail 6 Mar 2019 41,738 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure UNEVEN WEAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure UNEVEN WEAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE RESIVOR FLUID LOW

FRONT BRAKE PADS ( AROUND 70% WORN)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE ( JUST LEGAL 1.6 TO 2MM) (5.2.3 (e))

REAR BRAKE PADS ( AROUND 80% WORN)

REAR WIPER BLADE BADLY 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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LG16 BHW is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 LG16 BHW, 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 LG16 BHW registered?

LG16 BHW is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is LG16 BHW safe to buy?

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