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LF16 WBV

2016 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,987 mi
Last recorded43,987 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF16 WBV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 43,987 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (205/45R17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 41,118 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 38,438 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 35,277 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 35,277 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 31,454 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 31,454 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 26,819 miles

front brake pads worn and getting low

front brake pads worn and lipped

n/s front tyre tread worn and getting low

rear brake discs worn and lipped

rear brake pads worn and low

Pass 11 Jan 2020 23,162 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 22,762 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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LF16 WBV is a 2016 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LF16 WBV, 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 LF16 WBV registered?

LF16 WBV is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is LF16 WBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF16 WBV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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