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AU18 KMO

2018 Kia Rio

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,997 mi
Last recorded26,997 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 KMO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 26,997 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 26,991 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 23,398 miles

n/s/f cornering light bulb blown

Pass 29 Mar 2023 19,036 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 15,374 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 9,478 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 KMO is a 2018 Kia Rio in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KMO, 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 KMO registered?

AU18 KMO is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is AU18 KMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU18 KMO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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