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DA18 VAK

2018 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,440 mi
Last recorded65,440 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA18 VAK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 65,440 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 65,440 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 59,664 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 59,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 47,660 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 37,763 miles

n/s/front tyre app limits

Pass 6 Sep 2021 32,560 miles

Central Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 6 Sep 2021 32,559 miles

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

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

Central Rear wiper blade worn

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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DA18 VAK is a 2018 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DA18 VAK, 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 DA18 VAK registered?

DA18 VAK is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 May 2018.

Is DA18 VAK safe to buy?

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