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EK18 GZY

2018 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,031 mi
Last recorded66,031 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK18 GZY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 66,031 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 60,592 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 60,592 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 52,028 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 41,499 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))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from top of dashboard and item hanging from interior mirror needs to be removed ()

Offside Front 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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Mar 2022 30,895 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Mar 2022 30,895 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 20,995 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))

front wiper blades are a little smeary across windscreen

items to be removed hanging from interior mirror and on top of dashboard

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 GZY is a 2018 Kia Rio in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GZY, 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.

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What year was EK18 GZY registered?

EK18 GZY is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is EK18 GZY safe to buy?

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