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VO16 PLV

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,731 mi
Last recorded57,731 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO16 PLV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 57,731 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 53,403 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bushes (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 48,170 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Mar 2024 48,170 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 40,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 32,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just passed 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 25,229 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 21,937 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 14,725 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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VO16 PLV is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VO16 PLV, 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 VO16 PLV registered?

VO16 PLV is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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The MOT history for VO16 PLV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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