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DA18 VUP

2018 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,609 mi
Last recorded64,609 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA18 VUP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 64,609 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2025 58,838 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 52,748 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 52,748 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) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2023 43,387 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 43,387 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 32,422 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 21,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear faulty valve

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 VUP is a 2018 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VUP, 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 VUP registered?

DA18 VUP is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 June 2018.

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