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LV16 FTE

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,944 mi
Last recorded37,944 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV16 FTE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 37,944 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 36,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx / 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx / 3.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 32,519 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 28,488 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 23,760 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 23,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Cut in tread through canvas. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Cut in tread through canvas. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2021 20,459 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 17,248 miles

Nearside Rear slight damage to seat belt webbing

Pass 7 Mar 2019 13,315 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 FTE is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LV16 FTE, 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 FTE registered?

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

Is LV16 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV16 FTE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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