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AU18 XAT

2018 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,453 mi
Last recorded44,453 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 XAT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 44,453 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 44,452 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 34,087 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 30,475 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 23,971 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 17,911 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 13,902 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 13,902 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))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 11,920 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 XAT is a 2018 Kia Rio in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XAT, 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 XAT registered?

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

Is AU18 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU18 XAT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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