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PL16 VXH

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,255 mi
Last recorded68,255 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL16 VXH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2026 68,255 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower suspension arm bush , bonding starting to fail . not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front bumper + rear wheel arch damaged ,not likely to cause injury if contacted .

Pass 12 Aug 2025 60,258 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 51,843 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 43,632 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2022 35,925 miles

Rear Wiper Blade Split

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 27,206 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 20,883 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 18,237 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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PL16 VXH is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PL16 VXH, 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 PL16 VXH registered?

PL16 VXH is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 August 2016.

Is PL16 VXH safe to buy?

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