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ST18 NLY

2018 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,208 mi
Last recorded92,208 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST18 NLY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 92,208 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 92,208 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

TPMS warning light on

Pass 28 May 2025 83,551 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 83,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

tpms warning light on

Pass 20 May 2024 67,161 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 50,316 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 38,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 38,499 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

tpms light on

Pass 11 Jun 2021 29,762 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))

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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ST18 NLY is a 2018 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ST18 NLY, 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 ST18 NLY registered?

ST18 NLY is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 May 2018.

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