2018 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · SE18 MHN
2018 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 80,915 miles. MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,915 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SE18 MHN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 80,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SE18 MHN 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 (SE18 MHN) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 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: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
SE18 MHN Mileage History
- 21/07/202343,928 mi
- 16/07/202459,929 mi+16,001 mi
- 11/07/202573,548 mi+13,619 mi
- 18/08/202680,910 mi+7,362 mi
- 18/08/202680,915 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 12,018 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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