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YE18 LFR

2018 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,754 mi
Last recorded73,754 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE18 LFR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 73,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc pitted/scored inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edge and down to 2.5mm tread in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edge and down to 2.5mm tread in centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 73,753 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc pitted/scored inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edge and down to 2.5mm tread in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edge and down to 2.5mm tread in centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 63,197 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 63,056 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 49,191 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 49,191 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating 40kg (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 36,200 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 36,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Pass 19 Mar 2022 25,359 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 18,807 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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YE18 LFR is a 2018 Kia Rio in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YE18 LFR, 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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What year was YE18 LFR registered?

YE18 LFR is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 March 2018.

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