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CV16 ELW

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,923 mi
Last recorded73,923 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV16 ELW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 73,923 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 68,638 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 61,994 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 55,166 miles

trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Mar 2022 48,594 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 41,203 miles

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Mar 2021 41,203 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge of tyre 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Mar 2020 34,240 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear tyre perished slightly

Fail 7 Mar 2020 34,240 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2019 24,076 miles

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

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

wipers leaving slight smears

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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CV16 ELW is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol 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 CV16 ELW, 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 CV16 ELW registered?

CV16 ELW is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is CV16 ELW safe to buy?

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