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CP18 NLR

2018 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,916 mi
Last recorded55,916 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP18 NLR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 55,916 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 55,916 miles

Daytime running lamp not working loose connection (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 47,934 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 43,348 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 43,348 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 37,164 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 37,164 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative PRS (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 32,297 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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CP18 NLR 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 62.5%.

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 CP18 NLR, 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 CP18 NLR registered?

CP18 NLR is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 July 2018.

Is CP18 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP18 NLR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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