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NU16 UKD

2016 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,941 mi
Last recorded58,941 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU16 UKD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 58,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 6 Jul 2026 58,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 51,048 miles

Nearside Front Wing panel damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + cracking + nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2025 51,048 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wing panel damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + cracking + nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2024 43,137 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 43,119 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 35,973 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 27,279 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2021 18,010 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 15,018 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 12,948 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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NU16 UKD is a 2016 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NU16 UKD, 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 UKD registered?

NU16 UKD is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 April 2016.

Is NU16 UKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU16 UKD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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