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RV16 BUJ

2016 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,755 mi
Last recorded109,755 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV16 BUJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 109,755 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 109,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2024 102,249 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jul 2023 92,578 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 75,045 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 75,045 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 55,512 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 41,282 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 41,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 28,039 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 BUJ is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BUJ, 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 BUJ registered?

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

Is RV16 BUJ safe to buy?

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