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AX18 KBV

2018 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,991 mi
Last recorded37,991 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX18 KBV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Jan 2026 37,991 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 32,728 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to 0 ()

Pass 29 Jan 2024 26,036 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 24,002 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 19,547 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 14,254 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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AX18 KBV is a 2018 Kia Picanto 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 Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 23,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AX18 KBV, 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 AX18 KBV registered?

AX18 KBV is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 July 2018.

Is AX18 KBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX18 KBV 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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