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BJ18 UYU

2018 Kia Rio

Brown Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,159 mi
Last recorded94,159 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 UYU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 94,159 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 77,048 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 61,641 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 43,875 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 40,839 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 30,456 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 30,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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BJ18 UYU is a 2018 Kia Rio in Brown 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 BJ18 UYU, 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 BJ18 UYU?

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What year was BJ18 UYU registered?

BJ18 UYU is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 May 2018.

Is BJ18 UYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ18 UYU 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.

Does BJ18 UYU have outstanding finance?

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