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DF18 MZO

2018 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,975 mi
Last recorded81,975 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF18 MZO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 81,975 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 81,975 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 60,601 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 60,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 48,763 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 34,089 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 24,314 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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DF18 MZO is a 2018 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF18 MZO, 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 DF18 MZO registered?

DF18 MZO is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 June 2018.

Is DF18 MZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF18 MZO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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