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EA18 ZWL

2018 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,674 mi
Last recorded70,674 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA18 ZWL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 70,674 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 65,901 miles

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

signs show tyre has come into contact with the filler neck but tyre was not touching at the time of test

Pass 29 Jul 2024 47,848 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 47,848 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 40,168 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 30,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Excessively perished sidewall (195/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Excessively perished sidewall (195/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 23,158 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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EA18 ZWL is a 2018 Kia Rio in Grey with a 998cc 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 EA18 ZWL, 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 ZWL registered?

EA18 ZWL is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 May 2018.

Is EA18 ZWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA18 ZWL 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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