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VE18 VHY

2018 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,364 mi
Last recorded37,364 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE18 VHY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 37,364 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 37,362 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 32,826 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 32,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2024 26,579 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 20,240 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 15,694 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 11,377 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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VE18 VHY is a 2018 Kia Rio in Red 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 VE18 VHY, 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 VE18 VHY?

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What year was VE18 VHY registered?

VE18 VHY is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is VE18 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE18 VHY 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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