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WK18 YXR

2018 Kia Rio

Brown Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,245 mi
Last recorded44,245 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 44,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 44,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 40,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread,inner side wall and on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2025 40,389 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Also Inner pad close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Also Inner pad close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread,inner side wall and on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 35,408 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread and outer edge with some small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 29,778 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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF, OSF & OSR perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 24,593 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 18,995 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing on both rear and nearside front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 YXR is a 2018 Kia Rio in Brown with a 1,248cc 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 WK18 YXR, 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 YXR registered?

WK18 YXR is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 May 2018.

Is WK18 YXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK18 YXR 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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