2018 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · LS18 SMU
2018 KIA RIO (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 33,559 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,559 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS18 SMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 33,559 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS18 SMU 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 (LS18 SMU) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
LS18 SMU Mileage History
- 22/03/202424,567 mi
- 22/03/202424,567 mi
- 25/03/202530,334 mi+5,767 mi
- 27/03/202530,334 mi
- 25/03/202633,559 mi+3,225 mi
Average of roughly 4,479 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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