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CU18 VMR

2018 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,698 mi
Last recorded108,698 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU18 VMR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 108,698 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Oct 2025 108,401 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2024 98,984 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2023 82,215 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2022 68,302 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 49,809 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 47,478 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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CU18 VMR is a 2018 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CU18 VMR, 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 CU18 VMR registered?

CU18 VMR is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is CU18 VMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU18 VMR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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