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BT18 DFA

2018 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,558 mi
Last recorded68,558 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 31 Dec 2025 68,558 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 65,480 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 59,106 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Aug 2023 41,163 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 22,368 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 4,290 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 DFA is a 2018 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,368cc 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 BT18 DFA, 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 BT18 DFA registered?

BT18 DFA is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is BT18 DFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT18 DFA shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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