2016 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · NL65 VTT
2016 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 36,605 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,605 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL65 VTT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 36,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL65 VTT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Kia Rio (NL65 VTT) between January 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
NL65 VTT Mileage History
- 23/01/202424,426 mi
- 23/01/202424,428 mi+2 mi
- 10/10/202427,072 mi+2,644 mi
- 14/10/202427,073 mi+1 mi
- 10/10/202536,605 mi+9,532 mi
Average of roughly 7,105 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Rio (UB)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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