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SO18 XCD

2018 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,310 mi
Last recorded52,310 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO18 XCD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 52,310 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 52,309 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Has under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2024 44,991 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSF (5.2.3 (e))

has under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2023 37,461 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 37,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2022 27,860 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 20,560 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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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SO18 XCD is a 2018 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SO18 XCD, 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 SO18 XCD registered?

SO18 XCD is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 March 2018.

Is SO18 XCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO18 XCD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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