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SR18 MBX

2018 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,039 mi
Last recorded121,039 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR18 MBX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 121,039 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 27 May 2026 121,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 102,732 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front waring on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 84,917 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 67,396 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jun 2022 49,232 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 30,327 miles

Nearside 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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SR18 MBX is a 2018 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc 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 SR18 MBX, 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 SR18 MBX registered?

SR18 MBX is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 June 2018.

Is SR18 MBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR18 MBX 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.

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