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ST18 XBZ

2018 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,951 mi
Last recorded51,951 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST18 XBZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 51,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 37,359 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 37,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 15,240 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 13,230 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 10,537 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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ST18 XBZ is a 2018 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 XBZ, 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 ST18 XBZ registered?

ST18 XBZ is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is ST18 XBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST18 XBZ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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