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CV18 FRN

2018 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,988 mi
Last recorded72,988 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV18 FRN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 72,988 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2026 71,720 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 62,866 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 54,442 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 44,167 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2022 34,014 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Mar 2022 34,014 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 25,638 miles

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

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

Manufacturers under trays fitted preventing inspection of components.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer / 3mm centre / 4mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer / 3mm centre / 4mm inner (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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CV18 FRN 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 87.5%.

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 CV18 FRN, 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 CV18 FRN registered?

CV18 FRN is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is CV18 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV18 FRN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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