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CV16 VRE

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,268 mi
Last recorded79,268 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 79,268 miles

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

Manufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 73,208 miles

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

Manufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Brake pad material is deteriorated

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light is illuminated

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 73,206 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Manufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Brake pad material is deteriorated

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm. 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light is illuminated

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 67,700 miles

Manufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Outer brake pad material is deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake has slight bind on rotation

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

Offside windscreen washer is weak

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively near and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near and offside, due to lip on discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light is illuminated

Pass 21 Sep 2022 60,310 miles

Manufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit, and wearing on inner edge, 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm, and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light is illuminated

Pass 5 Oct 2021 54,742 miles

Manufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 51,004 miles

Manufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 36,457 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 36,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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 VRE is a 2016 Kia Rio in White 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 CV16 VRE, 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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CV16 VRE is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 April 2016.

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