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CV16 VTX

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

39,066 mi
Last recorded39,066 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV16 VTX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 39,066 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 39,065 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 37,632 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 37,632 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 36,046 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 36,046 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 33,627 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 33,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2022 32,663 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 20,726 miles

195/55/16 X 4,,YELLOW TPS DASH

Pass 2 Jan 2020 13,776 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 13,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 11,863 miles

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 VTX is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VTX, 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 VTX registered?

CV16 VTX is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is CV16 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV16 VTX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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