2018 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · EA18 WDV
2018 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 43,304 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,304 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA18 WDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2025
- 43,304 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA18 WDV 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 (EA18 WDV) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
EA18 WDV Mileage History
- 27/06/202331,183 mi
- 27/06/202331,183 mi
- 27/06/202437,669 mi+6,486 mi
- 27/06/202437,669 mi
- 25/06/202543,304 mi+5,635 mi
Average of roughly 6,075 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: Below Average
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