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FT18 DFG

2018 Kia Rio

Brown Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,193 mi
Last recorded192,193 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT18 DFG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 192,193 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 184,961 miles

Central Rear Rear wiper blade defective

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2025 184,812 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Rear wiper blade defective

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 164,507 miles

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...

Pass 14 Jul 2023 135,424 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 105,093 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 105,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 70,909 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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FT18 DFG is a 2018 Kia Rio in Brown with a 1,248cc 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 FT18 DFG, 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 FT18 DFG registered?

FT18 DFG is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 July 2018.

Is FT18 DFG safe to buy?

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