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BK18 SZT

2018 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,389 mi
Last recorded73,389 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK18 SZT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 73,389 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 60,315 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 39,775 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on inner edge area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low/smooth on inner edge area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 25,762 miles

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

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

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 2 Nov 2021 13,504 miles

Engine under tray damaged but not likely to become detached

Pass 9 Nov 2020 9,358 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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BK18 SZT is a 2018 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol 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 SZT, 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 SZT registered?

BK18 SZT is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2018.

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