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NL16 CPU

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,323 mi
Last recorded66,323 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 CPU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 66,323 miles

tyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated

Fail 18 Feb 2025 66,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

tyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated

Pass 19 Feb 2024 60,973 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 55,565 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 50,040 miles

both rear brake discs corroding and rusting.

Pass 15 Feb 2021 44,681 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 44,676 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre on 3 mm.

Pass 24 Feb 2020 41,123 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 39,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing uneven/flat spotted (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper blade worn/split

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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NL16 CPU is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NL16 CPU, 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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NL16 CPU is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 May 2016.

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