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BD18 HGU

2018 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,683 mi
Last recorded54,683 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD18 HGU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 54,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 41,063 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Feb 2024 32,682 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 32,680 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service & Park brake efficiency considerably lower than Offside

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 28,526 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Feb 2022 23,215 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 16,273 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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BD18 HGU is a 2018 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc 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 BD18 HGU, 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 BD18 HGU registered?

BD18 HGU is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is BD18 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD18 HGU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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