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LG16 NHB

2016 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,022 mi
Last recorded132,022 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG16 NHB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 132,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside windscreen wiper insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 131,985 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside windscreen wiper insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 124,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 124,291 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to the condition of Nearside front tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge/side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 116,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 102,721 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 89,397 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 75,293 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 63,158 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 46,887 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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LG16 NHB is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG16 NHB registered?

LG16 NHB is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is LG16 NHB safe to buy?

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