2018 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · LK07 LJK
2018 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 39,812 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LK07 LJK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 39,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LK07 LJK 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 (LK07 LJK) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
LK07 LJK Mileage History
- 21/06/202222,553 mi
- 16/06/202324,737 mi+2,184 mi
- 21/06/202427,659 mi+2,922 mi
- 16/06/202535,197 mi+7,538 mi
- 09/06/202639,812 mi+4,615 mi
Average of roughly 4,351 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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