2018 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · YC18 MTJ
2018 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 53,014 miles. MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,014 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC18 MTJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 53,014 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC18 MTJ 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 (YC18 MTJ) between March 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 September 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: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
YC18 MTJ Mileage History
- 28/03/202317,792 mi
- 15/03/202422,980 mi+5,188 mi
- 08/03/202535,450 mi+12,470 mi
- 11/09/202653,014 mi+17,564 mi
- 14/09/202653,014 mi
Average of roughly 10,163 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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