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WG16 TNL

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,526 mi
Last recorded12,526 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 TNL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 12,526 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 12,160 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 11,542 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres showing starting signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 11,542 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres showing starting signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 10,450 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres showing early signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 9,012 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 9,012 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 7,662 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 5,997 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hung fron rear view mirror

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 TNL is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TNL, 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 WG16 TNL registered?

WG16 TNL is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 May 2016.

Is WG16 TNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG16 TNL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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