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WU18 XAR

2018 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,366 mi
Last recorded66,366 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU18 XAR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 66,366 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 66,365 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 50,892 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 38,476 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 26,039 miles

Offside front tyre worn to limit

TPMS indicates pressure low

Pass 28 Sep 2021 15,818 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 14,788 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 XAR is a 2018 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol 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 WU18 XAR, 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

How do I check the history of WU18 XAR?

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What year was WU18 XAR registered?

WU18 XAR is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is WU18 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU18 XAR 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.

Does WU18 XAR have outstanding finance?

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