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NU16 GSV

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,788 mi
Last recorded64,788 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU16 GSV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 64,788 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 24 Sep 2024 61,909 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 55,501 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 49,204 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 43,027 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 38,744 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 31,361 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 31,361 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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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NU16 GSV is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NU16 GSV, 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 NU16 GSV registered?

NU16 GSV is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 July 2016.

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