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AE18 RFF

2018 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,159 mi
Last recorded49,159 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 RFF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 49,159 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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Pass 28 Mar 2025 42,716 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 37,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 37,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep long cut on inner edge of tread pattern exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 32,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 28,096 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 20,819 miles

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 RFF is a 2018 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RFF, 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.

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What year was AE18 RFF registered?

AE18 RFF is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is AE18 RFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 RFF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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