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RF65 VUN

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,905 mi
Last recorded98,905 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF65 VUN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 98,905 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 98,815 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 87,882 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 78,298 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 69,307 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Jan 2022 60,747 miles

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

tpms on

Pass 20 Jan 2021 54,245 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 46,562 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 32,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear registration plate dirty and only just readable.

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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RF65 VUN is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RF65 VUN, 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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RF65 VUN is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 January 2016.

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