2018 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · FT18 DFG
2018 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 192,193 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,193 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FT18 DFG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 192,193 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT18 DFG 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 (FT18 DFG) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 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: Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
FT18 DFG Mileage History
- 14/07/2023135,424 mi
- 03/07/2024164,507 mi+29,083 mi
- 05/07/2025184,812 mi+20,305 mi
- 14/07/2025184,961 mi+149 mi
- 25/06/2026192,193 mi+7,232 mi
Average of roughly 19,248 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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