2018 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · AJ68 VPM
2018 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 67,129 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,129 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ68 VPM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 67,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AJ68 VPM 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 (AJ68 VPM) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AJ68 VPM Mileage History
- 03/12/202229,941 mi
- 07/12/202341,735 mi+11,794 mi
- 02/12/202454,767 mi+13,032 mi
- 02/12/202454,767 mi
- 10/12/202567,129 mi+12,362 mi
Average of roughly 12,313 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Rio (Gen 4 / YB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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