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YY18 VJK

2018 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,585 mi
Last recorded45,585 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY18 VJK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2025 45,585 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 34,782 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 29,954 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 22,298 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 15,200 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 15,159 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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YY18 VJK is a 2018 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY18 VJK, 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 YY18 VJK registered?

YY18 VJK is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 July 2018.

Is YY18 VJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY18 VJK shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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