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EK18 TYU

2018 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,361 mi
Last recorded16,361 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK18 TYU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2026 16,361 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera moved from centre of windscreen ()

Nearside 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))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

rear wiper blade has a split rubber

Pass 7 Feb 2025 14,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 12,020 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 9,896 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera repositioned from centre of windscreen ()

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

rear wiper blade has a split rubber

Pass 7 Feb 2022 7,794 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from centre of windscreen ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern o/s/f , o/s/r and n/s/r tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 5,582 miles

n/s/r outer position lamp has slight dampness inside lamp

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 TYU is a 2018 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TYU, 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 TYU registered?

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

Is EK18 TYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK18 TYU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK18 TYU have outstanding finance?

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