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SM18 HGO

2018 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,932 mi
Last recorded46,932 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 HGO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 46,932 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 46,297 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 May 2025 37,135 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 28,329 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 20,080 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 11,978 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 9,548 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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SM18 HGO is a 2018 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,368cc 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 SM18 HGO, 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 SM18 HGO registered?

SM18 HGO is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 July 2018.

Is SM18 HGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM18 HGO 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.

Does SM18 HGO have outstanding finance?

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