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NJ16 LCT

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,239 mi
Last recorded80,239 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ16 LCT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 80,239 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front tyre on about 2mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 71,738 miles

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

Rear Brake pads starting to get low.

Pass 20 Feb 2024 62,694 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads starting to get low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 53,937 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear plate cracked. (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear tyre some cracking and on about 2mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear tyre some cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 45,481 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 37,793 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 37,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose to caliper. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2020 31,150 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 23,358 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 23,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (still clearing) (3.4 (b) (i))

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

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

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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NJ16 LCT 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 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 NJ16 LCT, 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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NJ16 LCT is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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