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SM18 PWE

2018 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,264 mi
Last recorded42,264 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 PWE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 42,264 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 42,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 34,674 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 34,674 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 30,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 30,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 24,759 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 24,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 18,256 miles

Nearside Front wearing edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

low tyre pressure light on

Pass 24 Jun 2021 14,004 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 PWE is a 2018 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PWE, 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 PWE registered?

SM18 PWE is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 July 2018.

Is SM18 PWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM18 PWE shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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