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YJ68 NJB

2018 Kia Rio

Brown Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,728 mi
Last recorded54,728 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ68 NJB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 54,728 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 54,728 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2024 46,663 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2024 46,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 39,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 34,015 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 25,394 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 25,394 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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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YJ68 NJB is a 2018 Kia Rio in Brown with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YJ68 NJB, 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 YJ68 NJB registered?

YJ68 NJB is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 December 2018.

Is YJ68 NJB safe to buy?

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