2018 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · SR18 BXL
2018 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 47,677 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,677 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SR18 BXL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2025
- 47,677 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.
SR18 BXL 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 (SR18 BXL) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SR18 BXL Mileage History
- 07/07/202223,063 mi
- 06/07/202330,826 mi+7,763 mi
- 06/07/202330,826 mi
- 04/07/202439,760 mi+8,934 mi
- 09/07/202547,677 mi+7,917 mi
Average of roughly 8,188 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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