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RV16 BTZ

2016 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,420 mi
Last recorded72,420 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV16 BTZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 72,420 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 72,420 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 60,874 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 50,462 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 49,587 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 42,722 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 38,024 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 33,947 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 32,838 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 26,681 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 BTZ is a 2016 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RV16 BTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RV16 BTZ?

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What year was RV16 BTZ registered?

RV16 BTZ is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is RV16 BTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV16 BTZ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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