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GV65 TXA

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,696 mi
Last recorded102,696 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV65 TXA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 102,696 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 102,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 98,414 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 91,517 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 91,517 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn On both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened On both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick On both sides o/ s/ rear are metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 86,995 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 86,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 79,345 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 79,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2020 69,930 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 61,198 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 56,127 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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GV65 TXA is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV65 TXA registered?

GV65 TXA is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 January 2016.

Is GV65 TXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV65 TXA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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