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YS18 XMG

2018 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,427 mi
Last recorded42,427 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS18 XMG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 42,427 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 35,260 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 35,260 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 25,647 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 18,899 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 18,899 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 15,224 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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YS18 XMG is a 2018 Kia Rio in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YS18 XMG, 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 YS18 XMG?

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What year was YS18 XMG registered?

YS18 XMG is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 June 2018.

Is YS18 XMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS18 XMG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS18 XMG have outstanding finance?

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