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EG18 LKJ

2018 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,426 mi
Last recorded78,426 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG18 LKJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 78,426 miles

Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Inner arch liner damaged/ missing

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 78,426 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working Missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Inner arch liner damaged/ missing

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2025 71,203 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 60,960 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 48,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF/NSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 37,056 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 22,795 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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EG18 LKJ 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 EG18 LKJ, 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 EG18 LKJ registered?

EG18 LKJ is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is EG18 LKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG18 LKJ 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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