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SL68 TKA

2018 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,866 mi
Last recorded62,866 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL68 TKA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 62,866 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 56,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 47,831 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 38,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 28,484 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 19,157 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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SL68 TKA is a 2018 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SL68 TKA, 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 SL68 TKA registered?

SL68 TKA is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 November 2018.

Is SL68 TKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL68 TKA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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