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NJ16 SVW

2016 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,825 mi
Last recorded65,825 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ16 SVW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 65,825 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 Front 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))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 58,189 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 49,622 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 49,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 40,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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 ALSO DETERIATED (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 40,984 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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 ALSO DETERIATED (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 32,679 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 27,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking.

Pass 11 Mar 2020 22,147 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 11,933 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 SVW is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc 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 NJ16 SVW, 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 NJ16 SVW registered?

NJ16 SVW is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is NJ16 SVW safe to buy?

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