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BW18 YJL

2018 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,929 mi
Last recorded45,929 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW18 YJL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2025 45,929 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 37,328 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 26,909 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective each (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 15,590 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres have cracks between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre piece of metal in middle tread ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre piece of metal in the tread ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres have cracks between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 5,526 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 5,114 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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BW18 YJL is a 2018 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc 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 BW18 YJL, 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 BW18 YJL?

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What year was BW18 YJL registered?

BW18 YJL is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is BW18 YJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW18 YJL 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.

Does BW18 YJL have outstanding finance?

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