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SY68 SOU

2018 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,841 mi
Last recorded39,841 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY68 SOU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2026 39,841 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 26,114 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 24,932 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 23,539 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 17,091 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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SY68 SOU is a 2018 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY68 SOU, 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 SY68 SOU registered?

SY68 SOU is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2018.

Is SY68 SOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY68 SOU shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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