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500 SMT

2018 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,776 mi
Last recorded40,776 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 SMT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 40,776 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 33,109 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 33,109 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2023 25,711 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 20,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and stones embedded in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 15,116 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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500 SMT is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 23,396 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 Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 500 SMT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this Kia Picanto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 500 SMT registered?

500 SMT is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is 500 SMT safe to buy?

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