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NL16 GWA

2016 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

10,987 mi
Last recorded10,987 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 GWA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 10,987 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 10,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 10,772 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 10,603 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 10,233 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 9,812 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 8,989 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 8,252 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 7,487 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 GWA is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel 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 GWA, 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 GWA registered?

NL16 GWA is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 March 2016.

Is NL16 GWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL16 GWA 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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