2018 KIA RIO 1.0L Petrol · WR18 NUJ
2018 KIA RIO (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2018. Recorded mileage 78,015 miles. MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,015 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR18 NUJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 78,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR18 NUJ 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 (WR18 NUJ) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
WR18 NUJ Mileage History
- 02/08/202343,506 mi
- 08/08/202456,288 mi+12,782 mi
- 13/08/202566,316 mi+10,028 mi
- 17/08/202678,015 mi+11,699 mi
- 17/08/202678,015 mi
Average of roughly 11,344 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: Good
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