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XX07 ZKM

2018 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

51,574 mi
Last recorded51,574 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX07 ZKM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 51,574 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2025 116,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 44,544 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 114,043 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 37,829 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 110,773 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 30,629 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 103,574 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 103,574 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 29,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2022 97,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 97,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 21,872 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 91,575 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 87,043 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))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 77,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 77,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 66,108 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 66,108 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 55,314 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 44,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 33,105 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 33,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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XX07 ZKM is a 2018 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XX07 ZKM, 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.

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XX07 ZKM is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 September 2018.

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