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BP18 MDJ

2018 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,661 mi
Last recorded88,661 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP18 MDJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 88,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp upper section of lens cracked. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front bumper loose.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 88,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp upper section of lens cracked. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front bumper loose.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 80,187 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking x1 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 80,183 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking x1 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 66,486 miles

Nearside headlamp cracked outer lens at top.

Pass 19 Jun 2023 55,944 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jun 2022 48,210 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 48,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads very low.... (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2021 33,134 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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BP18 MDJ is a 2018 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BP18 MDJ, 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 BP18 MDJ registered?

BP18 MDJ is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2018.

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