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WH16 OVM

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,510 mi
Last recorded91,510 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH16 OVM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 91,510 miles

Nearside Front DRL inoperative.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 2.4mm @centre of tread. 195/55R16 91W. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges, 2.8mm @centre of tread. 195/55R16 91W. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 77,090 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 77,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55R16 87V. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and perished, 2.7mm @centre of tread. 195/55R16 87V. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 64,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, stepped, 3.4mm @centre of tread. 195/55R16 87V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, stepped, 3.7mm @centre of tread. 195/55R16 87V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 53,442 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 42,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 30,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 18,131 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 18,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 8,443 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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WH16 OVM is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WH16 OVM, 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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WH16 OVM is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 July 2016.

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