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GJ18 RVW

2018 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,126 mi
Last recorded71,126 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ18 RVW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 71,126 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 70,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2025 59,864 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 59,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2024 48,665 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 37,927 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 37,927 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 28,247 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 28,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 18,377 miles

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

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

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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GJ18 RVW is a 2018 Kia Rio in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GJ18 RVW, 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 GJ18 RVW registered?

GJ18 RVW is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 March 2018.

Is GJ18 RVW safe to buy?

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Does GJ18 RVW have outstanding finance?

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