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MK16 NUX

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,292 mi
Last recorded50,292 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK16 NUX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 50,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of being "HOT"[possible binding previously??] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Note;- Nearside washer jet weak spray!

Note;- Rear wiper blade worn!

Offside Front "DRL" lamp inoperative?

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 May 2025 39,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm. 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm. 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 May 2025 39,463 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides. "Lipped".Signs of metal to metal contact on o/s/f lipped part of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm. 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm. 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jun 2024 25,217 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 22,637 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 20,215 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 18,225 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 17,512 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 15,897 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 15,446 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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MK16 NUX is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MK16 NUX, 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 MK16 NUX registered?

MK16 NUX is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 April 2016.

Is MK16 NUX safe to buy?

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