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AU18 KLM

2018 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,728 mi
Last recorded51,728 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 KLM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 51,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 45,673 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 45,673 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 40,769 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 32,700 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail on inner edge near side wall ()

Pass 24 Feb 2022 26,659 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 19,405 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 KLM is a 2018 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KLM, 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 AU18 KLM registered?

AU18 KLM is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is AU18 KLM safe to buy?

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