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BT68 EKN

2018 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,300 mi
Last recorded22,300 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT68 EKN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 22,300 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 17,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 17,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 15,141 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 11,963 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 11,963 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 8,993 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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BT68 EKN is a 2018 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT68 EKN, 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 BT68 EKN registered?

BT68 EKN is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 December 2018.

Is BT68 EKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT68 EKN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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