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WU18 XBE

2018 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,277 mi
Last recorded96,277 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2025 96,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 76,632 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 61,327 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 51,502 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 33,539 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 12,323 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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WU18 XBE is a 2018 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XBE, 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 XBE registered?

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

Is WU18 XBE safe to buy?

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