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WK18 NVV

2018 Kia Rio

Brown Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

72,421 mi
Last recorded72,421 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK18 NVV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 72,421 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 72,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 53,235 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 53,232 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Inner steering rack joints (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Recommend Attention.

Pass 17 Jun 2024 36,879 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 36,878 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 22,892 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 20,254 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 20,229 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 15,466 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 15,466 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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WK18 NVV is a 2018 Kia Rio in Brown with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WK18 NVV, 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 WK18 NVV registered?

WK18 NVV is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 March 2018.

Is WK18 NVV safe to buy?

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