2018 KIA RIO 1.0L Petrol · AY13 AKY
2018 KIA RIO (1.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 71,070 miles. MOT valid until 06 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,070 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY13 AKY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 71,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY13 AKY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Kia Rio (AY13 AKY) between September 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
AY13 AKY Mileage History
- 06/09/202248,671 mi
- 11/09/202353,609 mi+4,938 mi
- 08/10/202458,755 mi+5,146 mi
- 06/10/202566,485 mi+7,730 mi
- 07/10/202671,070 mi+4,585 mi
Average of roughly 5,484 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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