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R16 RGS

2016 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,200 mi
Last recorded24,200 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 RGS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2026 24,200 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 20,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 17,680 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 17,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished - 3mm in places - 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished - 3mm in places - 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2022 16,127 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 14,884 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm in places

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm in places

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2020 13,823 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 10,862 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

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

under trays fitted

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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R16 RGS is a 2016 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R16 RGS, 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 R16 RGS registered?

R16 RGS is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 July 2016.

Is R16 RGS safe to buy?

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