2018 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · SM67 KZH
2018 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2018. Recorded mileage 23,787 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,787 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM67 KZH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 23,787 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM67 KZH 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 (SM67 KZH) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SM67 KZH Mileage History
- 26/01/202414,876 mi
- 10/01/202517,352 mi+2,476 mi
- 10/01/202517,352 mi
- 06/01/202623,697 mi+6,345 mi
- 15/01/202623,787 mi+90 mi
Average of roughly 4,521 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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