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AF18 BXZ

2018 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,519 mi
Last recorded53,519 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF18 BXZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 53,519 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 51,332 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 49,791 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 49,791 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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 22 Feb 2023 49,282 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 41,363 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 33,280 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 33,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front wipers smearing but effectively clearing screen

Nearside Front tyre worn close to legal limit and to 2nd layer of rubber on inner, no cords seen

Offside Front tyre worn close to legal limit and to 2nd layer of rubber on inner, no cords seen

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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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AF18 BXZ is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF18 BXZ, 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 AF18 BXZ registered?

AF18 BXZ is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 March 2018.

Is AF18 BXZ safe to buy?

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