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WU18 OPT

2018 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,517 mi
Last recorded51,517 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU18 OPT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 51,517 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 46,273 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 46,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 39,668 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 39,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spots and / uneven wear 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm of tread on inner 3/4 of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 34,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm measured (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm measured. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 34,227 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm measured (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad 90%+ worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm measured. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 26,877 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 20,223 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 20,223 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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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WU18 OPT is a 2018 Kia Rio in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WU18 OPT, 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 WU18 OPT registered?

WU18 OPT is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is WU18 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU18 OPT shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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