2018 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · CK18 SXT
2018 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 15,744 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 15,744 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CK18 SXT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
- 15,744 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.
CK18 SXT 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 (CK18 SXT) between March 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CK18 SXT Mileage History
- 26/03/202212,189 mi
- 25/07/202313,860 mi+1,671 mi
- 18/07/202414,792 mi+932 mi
- 18/07/202414,792 mi
- 18/07/202515,744 mi+952 mi
Average of roughly 1,073 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Rio (Gen 4 / YB)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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