2016 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · PL08 LAN
2016 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 71,725 miles. MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,725 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL08 LAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 71,725 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL08 LAN 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 (PL08 LAN) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
PL08 LAN Mileage History
- 07/11/202234,904 mi
- 16/11/202345,915 mi+11,011 mi
- 17/11/202345,915 mi
- 11/11/202459,244 mi+13,329 mi
- 27/10/202571,725 mi+12,481 mi
Average of roughly 12,396 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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