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DT18 THG

2018 Kia Rio

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,211 mi
Last recorded49,211 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT18 THG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 49,211 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 37,619 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 36,507 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 35,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 35,417 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 28,850 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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DT18 THG is a 2018 Kia Rio in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DT18 THG, 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 DT18 THG registered?

DT18 THG is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 August 2018.

Is DT18 THG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DT18 THG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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