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LM16 VDL

2016 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,705 mi
Last recorded96,705 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM16 VDL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 96,705 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 88,807 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 79,650 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 70,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 70,080 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage also, worn inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 7 Sep 2021 61,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 54,056 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 43,073 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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LM16 VDL is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LM16 VDL, 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 LM16 VDL registered?

LM16 VDL is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is LM16 VDL safe to buy?

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