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CU16 ANV

2016 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,069 mi
Last recorded69,069 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 ANV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 69,069 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 63,592 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))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 56,033 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 52,744 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub-frame corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear advise both rear brake disc back plates corroding

under trays & trims fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2022 47,137 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays, sill covers & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Feb 2022 47,137 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

undertrays, sill covers & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Mar 2021 43,301 miles

Front advise corrosion front subframe

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Feb 2020 39,758 miles

Front advise both front tyres worn inner edge and perishing

advise undertrays, arch covers, plastic trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some components within prescribed area

Fail 20 Feb 2020 39,758 miles

Front advise both front tyres worn inner edge and perishing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

advise undertrays, arch covers, plastic trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some components within prescribed area

Pass 7 Mar 2019 29,416 miles

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

n/s o/s front tyres has light perishing

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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CU16 ANV is a 2016 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CU16 ANV, 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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CU16 ANV is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 March 2016.

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