2018 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · EY68 YHF
2018 KIA RIO (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 25,862 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,862 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EY68 YHF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 25,862 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EY68 YHF 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 (EY68 YHF) between September 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
EY68 YHF Mileage History
- 17/09/202212,047 mi
- 19/04/202312,886 mi+839 mi
- 11/04/202418,115 mi+5,229 mi
- 11/04/202522,686 mi+4,571 mi
- 28/04/202625,862 mi+3,176 mi
Average of roughly 3,825 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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