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RE16 NGU

2016 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,583 mi
Last recorded82,583 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE16 NGU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 82,583 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 73,820 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 73,816 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested off side front inner pad incorrectly mounted (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Apr 2024 64,839 miles

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))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 56,868 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 49,690 miles

Offside side repeater damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2022 49,690 miles

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

Offside side repeater damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2021 42,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 36,396 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 36,396 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 28,992 miles

Nail in tyre repairable ()

Offside side repeater lens cracked

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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RE16 NGU 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 RE16 NGU, 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 RE16 NGU registered?

RE16 NGU is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is RE16 NGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE16 NGU 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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