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MC16 GUX

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,947 mi
Last recorded72,947 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC16 GUX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 72,947 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 68,291 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 66,989 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front day time light out

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre warning on

Pass 14 Mar 2023 57,525 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle has damage to offside front radiator support

Fail 14 Mar 2023 57,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

vehicle has damage to offside front radiator support

Pass 7 Feb 2022 48,342 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 39,419 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 25,203 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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MC16 GUX is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MC16 GUX, 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 MC16 GUX registered?

MC16 GUX is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is MC16 GUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC16 GUX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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