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VK18 JZM

2018 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

59,402 mi
Last recorded59,402 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK18 JZM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 59,402 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 53,078 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 53,078 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 47,550 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Mar 2024 47,550 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Mar 2023 38,967 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 38,967 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 33,519 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 23,441 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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VK18 JZM is a 2018 Kia Rio in Grey 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 VK18 JZM, 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 VK18 JZM registered?

VK18 JZM is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is VK18 JZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK18 JZM shows 9 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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