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CV18 UHD

2018 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,820 mi
Last recorded85,820 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 85,820 miles
Pass 28 May 2026 85,615 miles

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR

YELLOW TPS ..P3,,

Fail 27 May 2026 85,611 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR

YELLOW TPS ..P3,,

Pass 7 May 2025 80,124 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 71,180 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls have run flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper blade defective

engine bay covered in oil residue

Fail 28 May 2024 70,942 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls have run flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper blade defective

engine bay covered in oil residue

Pass 2 Jun 2023 56,352 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front oil residue all over engine bay

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

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

Pass 21 May 2022 38,791 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 38,791 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 25,190 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2021 25,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 UHD is a 2018 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UHD, 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 UHD registered?

CV18 UHD is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is CV18 UHD safe to buy?

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