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PVL 368V

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

90,246 mi
Last recorded90,246 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVL 368V
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 90,246 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 90,240 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 87,897 miles

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

O/S/F FOG LAMP MISSING

Fail 11 Jul 2025 87,879 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

O/S/F FOG LAMP MISSING

Pass 2 Aug 2024 86,733 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 86,730 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 78,404 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 78,403 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 28,215 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a cut but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2022 28,215 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a cut but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 18,589 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 18,589 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 15,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 11,541 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 11,541 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Blades Rubber Blade split /missing Rubber (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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PVL 368V is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 PVL 368V, 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 PVL 368V registered?

PVL 368V is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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