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AE18 RCO

2018 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,971 mi
Last recorded26,971 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 RCO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 26,971 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 26,452 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 26,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 25,654 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 25,223 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 24,295 miles

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

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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AE18 RCO is a 2018 Kia Rio in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 30,681 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE18 RCO, 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 8 years old, this Kia Rio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE18 RCO?

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What year was AE18 RCO registered?

AE18 RCO is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 March 2018.

Is AE18 RCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 RCO shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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