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AK68 AKU

2018 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,683 mi
Last recorded53,683 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK68 AKU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2025 53,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low but worse on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 50,507 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 45,695 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES SLIGHTLY

Pass 18 Nov 2022 42,185 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 29,134 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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AK68 AKU is a 2018 Kia Rio in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 AK68 AKU, 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 AK68 AKU registered?

AK68 AKU is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 October 2018.

Is AK68 AKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK68 AKU shows 5 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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