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AU18 KMJ

2018 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,256 mi
Last recorded77,256 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 KMJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 77,256 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 77,256 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2025 65,969 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2024 52,857 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 46,305 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 37,372 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT DISCS HAVE SLIGHT LIPS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS LOW 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing " ALL FOUR " TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS / DOT CODES 2017 / 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES 3MM / DOT CODES 2017 / 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 37,372 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT DISCS HAVE SLIGHT LIPS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS LOW 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing " ALL FOUR " TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS / DOT CODES 2017 / 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES 3MM / DOT CODES 2017 / 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT WIPERS SPLIT / NEW PARTS FITTED ON TEST (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 25,958 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 KMJ is a 2018 Kia Rio in Red 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 KMJ, 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

How do I check the history of AU18 KMJ?

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What year was AU18 KMJ registered?

AU18 KMJ is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 March 2018.

Is AU18 KMJ safe to buy?

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