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LV16 CUW

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,495 mi
Last recorded56,495 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV16 CUW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 56,495 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 49,546 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 41,827 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 41,827 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 41,780 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall split. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall split and outer side wall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall split. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 36,227 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 26,906 miles

Offside Rear Items removed from footwell prior to test. Obstructing drivers seat adjustment.

Pass 30 Sep 2020 21,256 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 14,450 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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LV16 CUW is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LV16 CUW, 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 LV16 CUW registered?

LV16 CUW is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is LV16 CUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV16 CUW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV16 CUW have outstanding finance?

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