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WJ18 MKE

2018 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,723 mi
Last recorded98,723 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ18 MKE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 98,723 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 90,173 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 10 Apr 2024 81,679 miles

Coolant leak Dampness at lower edge of radiator ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear wiper blade defective

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 66,850 miles

Coolant leak suspect radiator ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & offside ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 53,757 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 53,757 miles

Fuel system component leaking at fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 42,024 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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WJ18 MKE is a 2018 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WJ18 MKE, 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 WJ18 MKE registered?

WJ18 MKE is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 April 2018.

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The MOT history for WJ18 MKE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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