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DV18 XOW

2018 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,529 mi
Last recorded84,529 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV18 XOW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 84,529 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 74,428 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 74,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 64,557 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 55,354 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 43,502 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 31,417 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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DV18 XOW is a 2018 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc 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 DV18 XOW, 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 DV18 XOW registered?

DV18 XOW is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is DV18 XOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV18 XOW 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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