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BU18 VRZ

2018 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,393 mi
Last recorded38,393 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 VRZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 38,393 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 38,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 29,608 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 26,417 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 21,198 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 17,529 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 14,007 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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BU18 VRZ is a 2018 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,368cc 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 VRZ, 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 VRZ?

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What year was BU18 VRZ registered?

BU18 VRZ is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 March 2018.

Is BU18 VRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 VRZ 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.

Does BU18 VRZ have outstanding finance?

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