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BS08 SEB

2018 Kia Rio

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,728 mi
Last recorded38,728 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS08 SEB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 38,728 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 27,968 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 25,287 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front Outer Pads Look Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 23,379 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 23,379 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 21,273 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 21,273 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 18,836 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Jan 2021 18,835 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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BS08 SEB is a 2018 Kia Rio in White with a 998cc 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 BS08 SEB, 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 BS08 SEB registered?

BS08 SEB is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 January 2018.

Is BS08 SEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BS08 SEB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BS08 SEB have outstanding finance?

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