2016 KIA RIO 1.1L Diesel · PL65 HBU
2016 KIA RIO (1.1L, diesel). First registered 08 Feb 2016. Recorded mileage 105,175 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,175 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
PL65 HBU Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 105,175 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL65 HBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Kia Rio (PL65 HBU) between January 2019 and December 2025.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are 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: “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”; “Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
PL65 HBU Mileage History
- 28/01/201947,110 mi
- 29/01/202061,620 mi+14,510 mi
- 29/01/202061,620 mi
- 04/02/202171,892 mi+10,272 mi
- 07/01/202282,844 mi+10,952 mi
- 21/12/202289,787 mi+6,943 mi
- 21/12/202289,787 mi
- 15/12/202398,095 mi+8,308 mi
- 15/12/202398,095 mi
- 21/12/2024102,756 mi+4,661 mi
- 09/12/2025105,175 mi+2,419 mi
- 09/12/2025105,175 mi
Average of roughly 8,459 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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