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P18 LVS

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,042 mi
Last recorded67,042 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 LVS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 67,042 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 59,025 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 49,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 49,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2023 44,947 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 40,156 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 40,156 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 32,546 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 24,537 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 16,655 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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P18 LVS is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black 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 P18 LVS, 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 P18 LVS registered?

P18 LVS is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 May 2016.

Is P18 LVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P18 LVS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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