2018 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · SW18 VCL
2018 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 49,204 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,204 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW18 VCL Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 49,204 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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SW18 VCL Mileage History
- 30/01/202112,347 mi
- 22/01/202219,173 mi+6,826 mi
- 26/01/202219,222 mi+49 mi
- 01/04/202329,143 mi+9,921 mi
- 10/04/202438,010 mi+8,867 mi
- 03/03/202546,194 mi+8,184 mi
- 04/03/202649,204 mi+3,010 mi
Average of roughly 7,241 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
SW18 VCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Kia Rio (SW18 VCL) between January 2021 and March 2026.
The record contains 6 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 March 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: Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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