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EM53 SJS

2018 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,026 mi
Last recorded69,026 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM53 SJS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 69,026 miles

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

rear wiper split

under trays obstructing the view of the under side of the vehicle

Fail 25 Mar 2026 69,026 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear wiper split

under trays obstructing the view of the under side of the vehicle

Pass 3 Apr 2025 59,191 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 50,346 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 44,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre centre of tread pattern, slight castellation on outer edge also ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 36,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 29,753 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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EM53 SJS is a 2018 Kia Rio in White 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 EM53 SJS, 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 EM53 SJS registered?

EM53 SJS is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 July 2018.

Is EM53 SJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM53 SJS 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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