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AV68 CEA

2018 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,216 mi
Last recorded101,216 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV68 CEA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 101,216 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 86,779 miles

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2024 72,072 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 72,072 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. *Passed with locks* (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 53,630 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 37,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R15H (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

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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AV68 CEA is a 2018 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc 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 AV68 CEA, 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 AV68 CEA registered?

AV68 CEA is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 September 2018.

Is AV68 CEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV68 CEA 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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