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BA18 MRX

2018 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,074 mi
Last recorded69,074 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA18 MRX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 69,074 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES 195/55X16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 69,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55 X16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES 195/55X16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 59,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, WEARING ON EDGES & PERISHING 195/55*16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 195/55*16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 195/55*16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2024 48,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE & PERISHING 195/55*16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 195/55*16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 195/55*16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 39,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 195/55*16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 195/55*16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 195/55*16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 28,189 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 18,094 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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BA18 MRX is a 2018 Kia Rio in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 30,681 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BA18 MRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 8 years old, this Kia Rio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BA18 MRX registered?

BA18 MRX is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 August 2018.

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