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NV16 PDU

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,874 mi
Last recorded15,874 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV16 PDU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 15,874 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 14,768 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 13,414 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 11,453 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 11,453 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 10,292 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 9,201 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 7,269 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure LAMP HOLDERS NOT SAT IN HOUSING JUST HANGING (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 7,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure LAMP HOLDERS NOT SAT IN HOUSING JUST HANGING (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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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NV16 PDU is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc 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 NV16 PDU, 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 NV16 PDU registered?

NV16 PDU is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is NV16 PDU safe to buy?

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