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YB18 WZK

2018 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,146 mi
Last recorded34,146 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB18 WZK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 34,146 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 30,811 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 25,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2023 25,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 19,583 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 15,553 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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YB18 WZK is a 2018 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YB18 WZK, 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 YB18 WZK?

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What year was YB18 WZK registered?

YB18 WZK is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 June 2018.

Is YB18 WZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB18 WZK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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