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BG18 TFK

2018 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,641 mi
Last recorded84,641 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG18 TFK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2026 84,641 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 79,084 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen swept b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 66,593 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 55,719 miles

AEB system fault

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 42,425 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

autonomous emergency braking light on in the dashboard

Pass 8 Apr 2021 31,917 miles

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

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

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 TFK is a 2018 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TFK, 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

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What year was BG18 TFK registered?

BG18 TFK is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 April 2018.

Is BG18 TFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG18 TFK shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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