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LG16 RBZ

2016 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,989 mi
Last recorded92,989 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 92,989 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2026 92,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 79,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 63,730 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 63,727 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 57,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 57,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened arm bent!! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 88w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 47,563 miles

Offside Front ind lamp lens cover damage

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 41,104 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 41,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 37,592 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 31,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake fluid level little low

front and rear brake discs surface corrosion

osf tyre 3mm

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 RBZ is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LG16 RBZ, 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 RBZ registered?

LG16 RBZ is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 March 2016.

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