2018 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · MV18 KHG
2018 KIA RIO (1.4L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 67,494 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,494 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV18 KHG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 67,494 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.
MV18 KHG 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 (MV18 KHG) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MV18 KHG Mileage History
- 17/01/202322,603 mi
- 17/01/202430,772 mi+8,169 mi
- 02/01/202551,592 mi+20,820 mi
- 04/01/202551,604 mi+12 mi
- 06/01/202667,494 mi+15,890 mi
Average of roughly 15,115 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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