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BN18 VZO

2018 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,496 mi
Last recorded74,496 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN18 VZO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 74,496 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 74,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 62,859 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 49,285 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 37,867 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 28,224 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 19,943 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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BN18 VZO is a 2018 Kia Rio in Red 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 BN18 VZO, 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 BN18 VZO registered?

BN18 VZO is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is BN18 VZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN18 VZO 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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