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GV16 VEW

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,718 mi
Last recorded28,718 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV16 VEW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 28,718 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 24,299 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 21,053 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 15,981 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 10,767 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 10,767 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 5,769 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 1,734 miles

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

nsf tyre wall is damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2019 1,159 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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GV16 VEW is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV16 VEW, 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 GV16 VEW registered?

GV16 VEW is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 August 2016.

Is GV16 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV16 VEW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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