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GL18 TVU

2018 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,650 mi
Last recorded64,650 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL18 TVU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 64,650 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 56,583 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 47,195 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept Area under 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Drivers View under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 39,335 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Apr 2022 31,213 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 31,213 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 20,934 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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GL18 TVU is a 2018 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,368cc 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 GL18 TVU, 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 GL18 TVU?

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What year was GL18 TVU registered?

GL18 TVU is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is GL18 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL18 TVU 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 GL18 TVU have outstanding finance?

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