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NL16 GVR

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,779 mi
Last recorded72,779 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 GVR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 72,779 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 64,704 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 64,704 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 58,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 51,223 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 43,681 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 36,167 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 30,832 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 23,631 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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NL16 GVR is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GVR, 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 NL16 GVR registered?

NL16 GVR is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is NL16 GVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL16 GVR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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