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YC18 LCT

2018 Kia Rio

Brown Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,970 mi
Last recorded44,970 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC18 LCT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 44,970 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2026 44,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 40,497 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 35,189 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 29,071 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 23,159 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 17,723 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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YC18 LCT is a 2018 Kia Rio in Brown 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 YC18 LCT, 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 YC18 LCT registered?

YC18 LCT is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is YC18 LCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC18 LCT 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.

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