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NG16 ZBD

2016 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

95,766 mi
Last recorded95,766 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG16 ZBD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 95,766 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 95,422 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 86,571 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes starting to perish (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at connection with shock obsorber (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at connection with shock obsorber (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

full covers /shields and undertrays fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Pass 17 Aug 2024 75,994 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule by shock obsorber connection (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule by shock obsorber connection (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lamp unit missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR inner surface requires attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Fail 15 Aug 2024 75,993 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule by shock obsorber connection (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule by shock obsorber connection (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lamp unit missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR inner surface requires attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Pass 17 Aug 2023 63,059 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Pass 3 Aug 2022 51,018 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Jul 2021 41,187 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 35,269 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 27,282 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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NG16 ZBD is a 2016 Kia Rio in White 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 NG16 ZBD, 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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NG16 ZBD is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 August 2016.

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