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LR16 KCX

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,261 mi
Last recorded113,261 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR16 KCX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 113,261 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 113,261 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 109,049 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 102,571 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 69,740 miles

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

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 tyre also has nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2021 69,723 miles

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

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

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 tyre also has nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 57,015 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 39,361 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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LR16 KCX is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR16 KCX, 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 LR16 KCX registered?

LR16 KCX is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is LR16 KCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR16 KCX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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