2018 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · FL68 KZM
2018 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 29,259 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,259 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL68 KZM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 29,259 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.
FL68 KZM 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 (FL68 KZM) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FL68 KZM Mileage History
- 06/01/202322,448 mi
- 10/01/202425,793 mi+3,345 mi
- 09/01/202527,719 mi+1,926 mi
- 09/01/202527,721 mi+2 mi
- 27/01/202629,259 mi+1,538 mi
Average of roughly 2,227 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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