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VX16 VLF

2016 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,143 mi
Last recorded81,143 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX16 VLF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 81,143 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 73,466 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 64,268 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 57,360 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 52,640 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 52,634 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 44,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 38,582 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 29,174 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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VX16 VLF is a 2016 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel 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 VX16 VLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VX16 VLF?

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What year was VX16 VLF registered?

VX16 VLF is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 March 2016.

Is VX16 VLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX16 VLF 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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