2018 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · DE68 WRD
2018 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Oct 2018. Recorded mileage 96,786 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,786 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE68 WRD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 96,786 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE68 WRD 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 (DE68 WRD) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are 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.
DE68 WRD Mileage History
- 18/10/202260,830 mi
- 23/10/202374,615 mi+13,785 mi
- 22/10/202484,907 mi+10,292 mi
- 21/10/202596,786 mi+11,879 mi
- 21/10/202596,786 mi
Average of roughly 11,951 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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