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GC18 VLX

2018 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,277 mi
Last recorded61,277 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC18 VLX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 61,277 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 52,021 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 52,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure offside & nearside (1.1.12 (d))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 42,110 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 31,402 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 21,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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GC18 VLX is a 2018 Kia Rio in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GC18 VLX, 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 GC18 VLX?

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What year was GC18 VLX registered?

GC18 VLX is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is GC18 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC18 VLX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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