2018 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · RA17 CHE
2018 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 26,805 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,805 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA17 CHE Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2022
- 26,805 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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RA17 CHE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2018 Kia Rio (RA17 CHE) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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Known faults for Kia Rio (Gen 4 / YB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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