2018 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · FX18 NJY
2018 KIA RIO (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 42,969 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,969 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FX18 NJY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 42,969 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.
FX18 NJY 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 (FX18 NJY) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FX18 NJY Mileage History
- 16/01/202328,434 mi
- 15/01/202433,302 mi+4,868 mi
- 10/01/202538,281 mi+4,979 mi
- 12/01/202642,968 mi+4,687 mi
- 15/01/202642,969 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,848 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: Good
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