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CU18 VMT

2018 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,636 mi
Last recorded81,636 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU18 VMT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 81,636 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 75,352 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 75,347 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))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 69,965 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 69,963 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2022 64,098 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 64,098 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 58,797 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 50,814 miles

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Mar 2021 50,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

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 VMT is a 2018 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VMT, 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 VMT registered?

CU18 VMT is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is CU18 VMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU18 VMT shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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