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WJ18 VCX

2018 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,428 mi
Last recorded79,428 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ18 VCX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 79,428 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 68,330 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 55,272 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 55,272 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing badly on inner shoulder

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 8 Aug 2023 44,423 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 32,968 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 21,732 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 20,267 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 VCX is a 2018 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VCX, 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 WJ18 VCX registered?

WJ18 VCX is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 March 2018.

Is WJ18 VCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ18 VCX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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