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AU18 JVY

2018 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,452 mi
Last recorded88,452 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 JVY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 88,452 miles

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 9 Oct 2024 81,648 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 2 Oct 2024 81,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner shoulder worn to zero/close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 20 Sep 2023 73,747 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seats fitted across all rear seating ()

Fail 19 Sep 2023 73,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seats fitted across all rear seating ()

Pass 29 Sep 2022 63,431 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 52,941 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 52,806 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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AU18 JVY is a 2018 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel 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 AU18 JVY, 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 AU18 JVY registered?

AU18 JVY is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 June 2018.

Is AU18 JVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU18 JVY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU18 JVY have outstanding finance?

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