2016 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · NA16 FEG
2016 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 74,652 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,652 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NA16 FEG Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 74,652 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NA16 FEG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Kia Rio (NA16 FEG) between March 2019 and August 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
NA16 FEG Mileage History
- 23/03/201915,621 mi
- 24/08/202031,710 mi+16,089 mi
- 28/07/202140,566 mi+8,856 mi
- 28/07/202140,566 mi
- 02/08/202253,860 mi+13,294 mi
- 21/04/202362,644 mi+8,784 mi
- 05/07/202363,716 mi+1,072 mi
- 19/08/202469,428 mi+5,712 mi
- 20/08/202469,430 mi+2 mi
- 12/08/202572,801 mi+3,371 mi
- 18/08/202572,814 mi+13 mi
- 05/08/202674,652 mi+1,838 mi
Average of roughly 8,010 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Rio (UB)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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