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RF16 TUV

2016 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,767 mi
Last recorded79,767 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF16 TUV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 79,767 miles

Offside Front Daytime running light not working

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 79,767 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Daytime running light not working

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Also disc has signs of heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 66,723 miles

Handbrake near end of reserve travel

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged & repaired (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 66,698 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working In wingmirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Handbrake near end of reserve travel

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged & repaired (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 53,955 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 41,057 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

low coolant

Pass 23 Oct 2021 32,163 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 32,162 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2020 30,365 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 30,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2019 23,129 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2019 23,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/e tyre 2016 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/e tyre 2016 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/e tyre 2016 on limit change - asap. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/e tyre 2016 on limit change asap (5.2.3 (e))

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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RF16 TUV is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RF16 TUV, 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 RF16 TUV registered?

RF16 TUV is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 July 2016.

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