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BU18 BFK

2018 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,972 mi
Last recorded66,972 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 BFK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 66,972 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 62,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 55,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 13 Feb 2023 47,644 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner arch liner loose/insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2022 35,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 35,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 25,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wiper blade is smearing on the windscreen

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wiper blade is smearing on the windscreen

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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BU18 BFK is a 2018 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BU18 BFK, 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

How do I check the history of BU18 BFK?

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What year was BU18 BFK registered?

BU18 BFK is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is BU18 BFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 BFK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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