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WG16 LMX

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,982 mi
Last recorded77,982 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 LMX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 77,982 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 77,982 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2025 70,734 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% recorded, minimum required = 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 62,691 miles

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

Fail 30 May 2024 62,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 53,204 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 45,338 miles

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

TPMS light on

Fail 18 May 2022 45,338 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 25 May 2021 39,834 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 39,834 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 29,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 29,627 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 15,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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WG16 LMX is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WG16 LMX, 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 WG16 LMX registered?

WG16 LMX is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 May 2016.

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