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BB14 LEX

2018 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,315 mi
Last recorded15,315 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB14 LEX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 15,315 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 12,310 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 9,064 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 5,174 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 2,192 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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BB14 LEX is a 2018 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 BB14 LEX, 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 BB14 LEX registered?

BB14 LEX is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 October 2018.

Is BB14 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB14 LEX shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BB14 LEX have outstanding finance?

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