2018 KIA RIO 1.4L Diesel · CV18 UKS
2018 KIA RIO (1.4L, diesel). First registered 12 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 67,060 miles. MOT valid until 09 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,060 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CV18 UKS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 67,060 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.
CV18 UKS 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 (CV18 UKS) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CV18 UKS Mileage History
- 17/02/202353,947 mi
- 06/03/202455,689 mi+1,742 mi
- 10/02/202562,584 mi+6,895 mi
- 10/02/202562,584 mi
- 21/01/202667,060 mi+4,476 mi
Average of roughly 4,481 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: Good
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