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FV18 UKU

2018 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,815 mi
Last recorded35,815 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV18 UKU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 35,815 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 33,195 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 31,888 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 31,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2023 26,368 miles

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 5 May 2022 23,424 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 14,084 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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FV18 UKU 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 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 FV18 UKU, 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

How do I check the history of FV18 UKU?

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What year was FV18 UKU registered?

FV18 UKU is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 June 2018.

Is FV18 UKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV18 UKU 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.

Does FV18 UKU have outstanding finance?

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