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NL16 XGV

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,105 mi
Last recorded38,105 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 XGV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 38,105 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 38,103 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 35,304 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 33,484 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 31,315 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 27,710 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 24,931 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 22,812 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 20,359 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 XGV is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc 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 XGV, 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 NL16 XGV registered?

NL16 XGV is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is NL16 XGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL16 XGV 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.

Does NL16 XGV have outstanding finance?

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