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AY18 ZNU

2018 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,862 mi
Last recorded65,862 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 ZNU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 65,862 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges & cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 59,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear bumper damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2024 52,613 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 45,738 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 45,738 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Pass 29 Mar 2022 38,565 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm in middle and inner edge almost devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 38,565 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm in middle and inner edge almost devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 29,675 miles

All tyres perished

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

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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AY18 ZNU is a 2018 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol 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 AY18 ZNU, 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 AY18 ZNU registered?

AY18 ZNU is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is AY18 ZNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY18 ZNU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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