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RF16 TVD

2016 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,216 mi
Last recorded95,216 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 95,216 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Aug 2026 95,216 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 91,951 miles

Nearside drl inoperative

Fail 21 Aug 2025 91,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside drl inoperative

Pass 23 Aug 2024 79,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 63,365 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 49,904 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 47,879 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 42,336 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 34,451 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 25,737 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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RF16 TVD is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TVD, 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 TVD registered?

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

Is RF16 TVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF16 TVD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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