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YA18 JEJ

2018 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,336 mi
Last recorded66,336 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA18 JEJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 66,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower suspension ball joint dust cover has small cut

Pass 2 Apr 2025 63,908 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 63,908 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 52,674 miles

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

Rear seats folded down unable to teat seatbelts

Fail 9 May 2024 52,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear seats folded down unable to teat seatbelts

Pass 1 May 2023 42,026 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 30,030 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 14,482 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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YA18 JEJ is a 2018 Kia Rio in Blue 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 YA18 JEJ, 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 YA18 JEJ registered?

YA18 JEJ is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 June 2018.

Is YA18 JEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA18 JEJ 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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