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NX16 UJE

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,670 mi
Last recorded70,670 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX16 UJE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 70,670 miles

Front brake pads 80% worn

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 67,150 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 62,636 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 62,636 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 57,003 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 53,751 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 47,744 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 41,300 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 31,601 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (both sides) (3.4 (b) (i))

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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NX16 UJE 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 NX16 UJE, 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 NX16 UJE registered?

NX16 UJE is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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The MOT history for NX16 UJE 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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