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BW68 VWM

2018 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,668 mi
Last recorded118,668 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW68 VWM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 118,668 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 107,716 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 95,384 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2023 84,789 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2022 74,588 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 62,867 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 62,867 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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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BW68 VWM is a 2018 Kia Rio in Red with a 998cc 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 BW68 VWM, 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 BW68 VWM registered?

BW68 VWM is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 December 2018.

Is BW68 VWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW68 VWM 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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