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SR18 MRU

2018 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,565 mi
Last recorded86,565 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR18 MRU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 86,565 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 86,526 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 78,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper torn

Fail 4 Mar 2025 78,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear wiper torn

Pass 29 Feb 2024 64,113 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 40,088 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 21,522 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 14,229 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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SR18 MRU is a 2018 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MRU, 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

How do I check the history of SR18 MRU?

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What year was SR18 MRU registered?

SR18 MRU is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 March 2018.

Is SR18 MRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR18 MRU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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