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LG16 EHZ

2016 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,890 mi
Last recorded73,890 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG16 EHZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 73,890 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 73,643 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 73,592 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. DPF INTERNALS REMOVED (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Fail 7 May 2024 73,591 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 65,162 miles

both front wings damaged

nearside front tyre close to limit 2mm

nearside rear brake disc badly corroded and worn on inside

nearside rear brake pads are very low

offside front suspension arm rear bush worn

offside front tyre worn 3mm

Pass 6 Apr 2022 48,237 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 47,650 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 30,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 26,461 miles

Offside Front driver wiper slight smearing

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Pass 23 Mar 2019 21,088 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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 EHZ is a 2016 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EHZ, 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 EHZ registered?

LG16 EHZ is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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