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OV16 GVT

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,917 mi
Last recorded78,917 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV16 GVT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 78,917 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 70,744 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 63,391 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive NEAR FILTER. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 NSR/OSR AND CUTS IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 63,388 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn X2 NSF/OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive NEAR FILTER. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 NSR/OSR AND CUTS IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 54,974 miles

Front brake pads approx 3000 miles

Fail 8 Nov 2022 54,949 miles

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

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

Front brake pads approx 3000 miles

Pass 12 Nov 2021 47,079 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Nov 2021 47,067 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 42,933 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 42,933 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 May 2019 26,661 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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OV16 GVT is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OV16 GVT, 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 OV16 GVT registered?

OV16 GVT is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 May 2016.

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