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LY16 PMV

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,951 mi
Last recorded45,951 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY16 PMV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 45,951 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 45,951 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner lamp not working. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 41,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 36,110 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 30,628 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 30,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a cut in tread down cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 25,609 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 21,481 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 18,022 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 14,195 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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LY16 PMV is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc 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 LY16 PMV, 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 LY16 PMV registered?

LY16 PMV is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 July 2016.

Is LY16 PMV safe to buy?

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