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NX16 UJV

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,003 mi
Last recorded54,003 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX16 UJV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 54,003 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 54,003 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 47,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush rear of the wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OSF washer jet not working, but still enough fluid being provided to clear the screen

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush rear of the wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Appears to be leasking from the oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 39,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 33,732 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 33,719 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 28,990 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 24,164 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 20,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856515 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 16,335 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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NX16 UJV is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NX16 UJV, 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 NX16 UJV registered?

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

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