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BK18 SZP

2018 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,402 mi
Last recorded78,402 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK18 SZP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 78,402 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on edges and has small cuts present (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Pass 12 Mar 2025 64,601 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low both have small cuts present (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low both cracking/perishing and have small cuts present (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 52,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 40,575 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 31,399 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 21,131 miles

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

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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BK18 SZP is a 2018 Kia Rio in White 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 BK18 SZP, 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 BK18 SZP registered?

BK18 SZP is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 March 2018.

Is BK18 SZP safe to buy?

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