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DC18 EWS

2018 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,411 mi
Last recorded44,411 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC18 EWS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 44,411 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 39,079 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 34,289 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge and tread cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 28,199 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2022 22,378 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2022 22,378 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 16,906 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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DC18 EWS is a 2018 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DC18 EWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DC18 EWS registered?

DC18 EWS is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is DC18 EWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC18 EWS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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