2018 KIA RIO 1.0L Petrol · RE68 VCJ
2018 KIA RIO (1.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 47,932 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,932 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE68 VCJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 47,932 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.
RE68 VCJ 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 (RE68 VCJ) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (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.
RE68 VCJ Mileage History
- 08/09/202232,020 mi
- 08/09/202232,020 mi
- 11/09/202343,308 mi+11,288 mi
- 04/09/202445,418 mi+2,110 mi
- 02/09/202547,932 mi+2,514 mi
Average of roughly 5,332 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Rio (Gen 4 / YB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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