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GM18 VUA

2018 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,867 mi
Last recorded70,867 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM18 VUA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 70,867 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 62,111 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2024 54,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 54,624 miles

Front 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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 46,434 miles

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

Front tyres front wearing on inner edges

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))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 35,830 miles

Nearside Rear Isofix child seat fitted, adult and child seat seat belts checked OK.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2021 26,081 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 25,987 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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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GM18 VUA is a 2018 Kia Rio in Blue 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 GM18 VUA, 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 GM18 VUA registered?

GM18 VUA is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is GM18 VUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM18 VUA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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