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EA68 NZX

2018 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,664 mi
Last recorded58,664 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA68 NZX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 58,664 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 58,664 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 49,379 miles

Offside Front door mirror housing is slightly damaged

Offside Front tyre breadth of tread is wearing close to the wear indicators, legal limit

The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn

Fail 12 Nov 2024 48,868 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre breadth of tread is worn close to the legal limit

The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn

Pass 18 Aug 2023 38,865 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 27,982 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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EA68 NZX is a 2018 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA68 NZX, 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 EA68 NZX registered?

EA68 NZX is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 December 2018.

Is EA68 NZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA68 NZX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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