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EN68 SCZ

2018 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,742 mi
Last recorded66,742 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN68 SCZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 66,742 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2025 65,480 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering arm slight wear

Fail 11 Nov 2024 56,490 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc badly scored and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper damaged and tape repaired

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front unable to check wheel bearing due to condition of brakes

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

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

Pass 14 Nov 2023 44,536 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 35,524 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 35,524 miles

Offside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 33,681 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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EN68 SCZ 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 71.4%.

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 EN68 SCZ, 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 EN68 SCZ registered?

EN68 SCZ is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 December 2018.

Is EN68 SCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN68 SCZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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