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DE68 FZF

2018 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,574 mi
Last recorded86,574 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE68 FZF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 86,574 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 86,574 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 65,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 65,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 48,363 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 34,578 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 34,574 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 32,886 miles

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

n/s rear seat belt not tested child seat fitted.

Fail 30 Sep 2022 32,886 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

n/s rear seat belt not tested child seat fitted.

Pass 16 Sep 2021 26,434 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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DE68 FZF is a 2018 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DE68 FZF, 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 DE68 FZF registered?

DE68 FZF is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 September 2018.

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