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RV16 BUO

2016 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,005 mi
Last recorded170,005 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 170,005 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both o/s and n/s ()

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

both front suspension arms rear bushes slightly worn

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear axel bushes slightly perished

covers fitted to engine and underside not allowing a full inspection of some components

rear axel corroded

various underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2025 152,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front suspension arms corroded

both front suspension arms rear bushes slightly worn

both o/s and n/s rear axel bushes slightly perished

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

n/s/r tyre castellated

Pass 23 Mar 2024 132,951 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 23 Mar 2024 132,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 25 Mar 2023 111,972 miles

rear bumper cracked

rear number plate poor

both front suspension arm bushes slightly worn

both rear axel bushes slightly perished

engine covers and undertrays fitted

handbrake doesnt lock out

Pass 26 Mar 2022 95,056 miles

emissions too clean for a printout

engine covers and undertrays fitted

handbrake doesnt lock out

rear brake discs pitted and scored

rust lips on front brake discs

Fail 26 Mar 2022 95,056 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

emissions too clean for a printout

engine covers and undertrays fitted

handbrake doesnt lock out

rear brake discs pitted and scored

rust lips on front brake discs

Pass 25 Mar 2021 77,670 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 60,160 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rear number plate slightly poor

rust lips on rear brake discs

Fail 20 Mar 2020 60,160 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing thin

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rear number plate slightly poor

rust lips on rear brake discs

Pass 28 Mar 2019 46,701 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rear number plate slightly poor

rust lips on front brake discs

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 BUO is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc diesel 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 BUO, 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 BUO registered?

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

Is RV16 BUO safe to buy?

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