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AR64 KAZ

2018 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,826 mi
Last recorded40,826 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR64 KAZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 40,826 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 40,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 35,478 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 35,478 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 29,728 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 24,924 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 20,552 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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AR64 KAZ is a 2018 Kia Rio in Black 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 AR64 KAZ, 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 AR64 KAZ registered?

AR64 KAZ is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2018.

Is AR64 KAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR64 KAZ 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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