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SL18 GZO

2018 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,404 mi
Last recorded69,404 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL18 GZO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 69,404 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 61,967 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 61,967 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and worn edges (just passed) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and worn edges (just passed) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2024 52,224 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 44,578 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 32,697 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 21,444 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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SL18 GZO is a 2018 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc 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 SL18 GZO, 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 SL18 GZO registered?

SL18 GZO is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 May 2018.

Is SL18 GZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL18 GZO 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.

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