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BT18 BWV

2018 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,265 mi
Last recorded7,265 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT18 BWV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 7,265 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 7,262 miles

Nearside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s headlamp water in light

Pass 28 Apr 2025 6,822 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 5,613 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 5,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 4,097 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 3,578 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 3,061 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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BT18 BWV is a 2018 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT18 BWV, 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 BT18 BWV registered?

BT18 BWV is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is BT18 BWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT18 BWV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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