2018 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · YC68 XHT
2018 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 98,050 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,050 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC68 XHT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/09/2026
- 98,050 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC68 XHT 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 (YC68 XHT) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YC68 XHT Mileage History
- 14/09/202244,564 mi
- 23/09/202355,766 mi+11,202 mi
- 03/09/202468,711 mi+12,945 mi
- 09/09/202582,270 mi+13,559 mi
- 23/09/202698,050 mi+15,780 mi
Average of roughly 13,290 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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