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AE18 RFZ

2018 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

50,685 mi
Last recorded50,685 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 RFZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 50,685 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 50,178 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 48,812 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 46,965 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 40,580 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 30,342 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 RFZ is a 2018 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc 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 RFZ, 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

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What year was AE18 RFZ registered?

AE18 RFZ is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is AE18 RFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 RFZ 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.

Does AE18 RFZ have outstanding finance?

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