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BG18 BYR

2018 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,955 mi
Last recorded55,955 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG18 BYR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 55,955 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 55,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 48,399 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 39,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

os door mirror housing damaged, view to the rear no affected

Pass 24 Feb 2023 29,432 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 20,229 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 12,016 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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BG18 BYR is a 2018 Kia Rio in Blue 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 BG18 BYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG18 BYR?

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What year was BG18 BYR registered?

BG18 BYR is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is BG18 BYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG18 BYR 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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