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YP18 LWD

2018 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,784 mi
Last recorded44,784 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP18 LWD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 44,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs have a lip of rust on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 40,877 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 40,877 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 39,112 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2023 36,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2022 33,319 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2021 30,275 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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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YP18 LWD is a 2018 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,368cc 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 YP18 LWD, 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 YP18 LWD registered?

YP18 LWD is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 April 2018.

Is YP18 LWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP18 LWD 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.

Does YP18 LWD have outstanding finance?

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