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NK16 UEU

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,113 mi
Last recorded110,113 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK16 UEU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 110,113 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 101,769 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 90,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Apr 2024 90,856 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2023 76,941 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2022 64,828 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2021 54,743 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2020 46,435 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2020 46,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2019 35,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Under covers fitted

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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NK16 UEU 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 NK16 UEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NK16 UEU registered?

NK16 UEU is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 April 2016.

Is NK16 UEU safe to buy?

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