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T18 BUL

2018 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,448 mi
Last recorded68,448 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT18 BUL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 31 Jan 2026 68,448 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 60,223 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 53,367 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 51,949 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 45,429 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 32,377 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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T18 BUL is a 2018 Kia Rio in Black with a 998cc 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 T18 BUL, 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

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What year was T18 BUL registered?

T18 BUL is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 August 2018.

Is T18 BUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T18 BUL 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.

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