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AU16 ZVF

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,726 mi
Last recorded138,726 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 ZVF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 138,726 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Fail 26 Jan 2026 138,721 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 11 Feb 2025 134,317 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Spot lamp insecure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Feb 2025 134,316 miles

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Spot lamp insecure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Feb 2024 127,711 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Spot lamp insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2023 120,263 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 113,116 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 96,173 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 91,851 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 91,773 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 71,015 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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AU16 ZVF is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AU16 ZVF, 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 AU16 ZVF registered?

AU16 ZVF is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2016.

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