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SN18 YZF

2018 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,289 mi
Last recorded34,289 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN18 YZF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 34,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on shoulder and between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on shoulder and between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant below minimum

Pass 24 Feb 2024 27,934 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 27,934 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 22,166 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 17,671 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 14,841 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears perished and cracking in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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SN18 YZF is a 2018 Kia Rio in Blue with a 998cc 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 SN18 YZF, 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 SN18 YZF registered?

SN18 YZF is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 March 2018.

Is SN18 YZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN18 YZF 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.

Does SN18 YZF have outstanding finance?

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