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CU18 VMV

2018 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,219 mi
Last recorded70,219 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU18 VMV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 70,219 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 70,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 59,075 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 59,073 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s+o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 48,299 miles

Manufactures covers fitted

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 37,055 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s+o/s (1.2.1 (e))

manufacture covers fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2023 37,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s+o/s (1.2.1 (e))

manufacture covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2022 24,124 miles

trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Mar 2022 24,124 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge of tyre 2.2 mill (5.2.3 (e))

trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Mar 2021 16,049 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 VMV is a 2018 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol 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 VMV, 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 CU18 VMV registered?

CU18 VMV is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2018.

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