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BG18 TFY

2018 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,102 mi
Last recorded51,102 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG18 TFY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 51,102 miles

Offside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction stickers applied to screen area (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 43,988 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 43,988 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 38,772 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 31,708 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 25,708 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 18,183 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 TFY is a 2018 Kia Rio in White with a 1,368cc 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 TFY, 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 BG18 TFY registered?

BG18 TFY is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 June 2018.

Is BG18 TFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG18 TFY 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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