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NL16 CPV

2016 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,172 mi
Last recorded58,172 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 CPV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 58,172 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2025 55,825 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 55,825 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 51,525 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 48,539 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 42,595 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 38,088 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 29 Oct 2021 38,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 15 Oct 2020 35,804 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 32,144 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 25,654 miles

Under trays fitted

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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NL16 CPV is a 2016 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NL16 CPV, 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 NL16 CPV registered?

NL16 CPV is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 April 2016.

Is NL16 CPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL16 CPV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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