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SL18 UPH

2018 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,554 mi
Last recorded43,554 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL18 UPH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 43,554 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2025 39,907 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 35,753 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 35,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 31,060 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 31,060 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 25 May 2022 24,909 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 18,450 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 UPH is a 2018 Kia Rio in White 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 SL18 UPH, 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 SL18 UPH registered?

SL18 UPH is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 May 2018.

Is SL18 UPH safe to buy?

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