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AO68 EZM

2018 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,074 mi
Last recorded53,074 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO68 EZM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 53,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 48,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads 65/70% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 48,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads 65/70% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 40,384 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Oct 2023 40,384 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Oct 2022 25,923 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 12,336 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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AO68 EZM is a 2018 Kia Rio in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO68 EZM, 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 AO68 EZM registered?

AO68 EZM is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 October 2018.

Is AO68 EZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO68 EZM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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