2016 KIA RIO 1.1L Diesel · RV16 EEY
2016 KIA RIO (1.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 82,254 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV16 EEY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2025
- 82,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV16 EEY 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 (RV16 EEY) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (”; “Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted to main beam (4.1.4 (c))”.
RV16 EEY Mileage History
- 06/11/202365,015 mi
- 09/11/202365,141 mi+126 mi
- 26/10/202473,150 mi+8,009 mi
- 08/11/202582,254 mi+9,104 mi
- 08/11/202582,254 mi
Average of roughly 8,592 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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