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AO18 ZLX

2018 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,180 mi
Last recorded33,180 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 ZLX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 33,180 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 27,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 21,838 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 21,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 15,408 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 7,377 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 6,700 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 6,686 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wear on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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AO18 ZLX is a 2018 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO18 ZLX, 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 AO18 ZLX registered?

AO18 ZLX is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 August 2018.

Is AO18 ZLX safe to buy?

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