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RV16 AYX

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,879 mi
Last recorded113,879 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV16 AYX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 113,879 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 109,382 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 102,362 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 102,321 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Side repeater cover damaged sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 92,130 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 80,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under tray damaged

Fail 7 Mar 2022 80,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under tray damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2021 67,420 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 60,248 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2020 60,248 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2019 47,315 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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RV16 AYX is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RV16 AYX, 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 RV16 AYX registered?

RV16 AYX is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 March 2016.

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