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EK18 GZU

2018 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,360 mi
Last recorded68,360 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK18 GZU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 68,360 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers are a little smeary across windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just showing a tread pattern on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern and outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread pattern of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge not showing a tread pattern on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear no plate cracked (0.1 (b))

part of high level brake lamp not working

Pass 19 Mar 2025 52,594 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test cradle removed from o/s of windscreen ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern and outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread pattern of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack to n/s lower part of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

part of high level brake light not working

part of rear wiper blade rubber missing

Fail 19 Mar 2025 52,593 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test cradle removed from o/s of windscreen ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern and outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread pattern of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread pattern and metal object in tread pattern of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack to n/s lower part of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

part of high level brake light not working

part of rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 12 Mar 2024 41,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around outer tread pattern of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper blade has a split rubber

Pass 15 Mar 2023 32,646 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer sidewall/tread pattern of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 22,021 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split in wiper rubber (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 12,621 miles

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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EK18 GZU 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 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 EK18 GZU, 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 EK18 GZU registered?

EK18 GZU is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 March 2018.

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