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CV16 VTC

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,937 mi
Last recorded76,937 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 76,937 miles

manufactures covers fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2025 76,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

manufactures covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2024 64,230 miles

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

manufactures covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2023 54,901 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

manufactures covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2022 46,061 miles

tyre monitoring light on

under covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2021 36,028 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 27,878 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 27,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 15,201 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

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 VTC 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 VTC, 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 CV16 VTC registered?

CV16 VTC is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 April 2016.

Is CV16 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV16 VTC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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