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GV65 PCU

2016 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,999 mi
Last recorded79,999 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV65 PCU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 79,999 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 76,038 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 69,960 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 69,960 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 69,960 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 64,337 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 60,625 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 60,625 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 44,715 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 42,470 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 32,853 miles

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

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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GV65 PCU is a 2016 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GV65 PCU, 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 GV65 PCU registered?

GV65 PCU is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 January 2016.

Is GV65 PCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV65 PCU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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