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EG18 LRU

2018 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,193 mi
Last recorded53,193 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG18 LRU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 53,193 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 53,193 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 50,314 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 39,894 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 31,639 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 22,756 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jul 2021 13,642 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear wiper blade has a split rubber

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 LRU is a 2018 Kia Rio in Black 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 EG18 LRU, 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 LRU registered?

EG18 LRU is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 August 2018.

Is EG18 LRU safe to buy?

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