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SH18 OBG

2018 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,944 mi
Last recorded60,944 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH18 OBG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 60,944 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 60,937 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

TPMS on

Pass 23 Sep 2024 56,420 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 56,420 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 51,216 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 47,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to side wall ()

Pass 24 Sep 2021 43,337 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 43,337 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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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SH18 OBG 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 62.5%.

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 SH18 OBG, 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 SH18 OBG registered?

SH18 OBG is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 July 2018.

Is SH18 OBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH18 OBG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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