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V3 SMH

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,095 mi
Last recorded88,095 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 SMH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 88,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 88,088 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 79,986 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 79,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2024 71,690 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 63,321 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 63,321 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror side repeater damaged causing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror Side repeater broken causing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 54,632 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 46,301 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 40,878 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 30,378 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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V3 SMH is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc 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 V3 SMH, 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 V3 SMH registered?

V3 SMH is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 February 2016.

Is V3 SMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V3 SMH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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