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EA18 JCJ

2018 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,663 mi
Last recorded63,663 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA18 JCJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 63,663 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 57,198 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 57,198 miles

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

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

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

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

OFFSIDE / NEARSIDE CORNER LIGHT NOT WORKING

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 49,077 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 23,369 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 23,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2021 12,993 miles

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

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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EA18 JCJ is a 2018 Kia Rio in Blue 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 EA18 JCJ, 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 EA18 JCJ registered?

EA18 JCJ is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 May 2018.

Is EA18 JCJ safe to buy?

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