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RV16 BZA

2016 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,965 mi
Last recorded58,965 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV16 BZA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2026 58,965 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 55,483 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 50,300 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 44,974 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 42,012 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 36,836 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 32,595 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 27,552 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 BZA is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BZA, 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 BZA registered?

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

Is RV16 BZA safe to buy?

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