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BC13 KAZ

2018 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

15,483 mi
Last recorded15,483 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC13 KAZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 15,483 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2026 64,915 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

o/s rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2026 64,915 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

o/s rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2025 14,435 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 60,667 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 60,650 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 60,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 12,850 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 11,274 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 48,232 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 47,255 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 8,540 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 45,497 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front and Offside front feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear and Offside rear main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside rear and Offside rear ()

Fail 6 Jul 2022 45,496 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front and Offside front feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear and Offside rear main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside rear and Offside rear ()

Pass 11 Aug 2021 6,321 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 43,201 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 43,198 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 40,915 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 40,909 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 37,904 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 37,902 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 31,303 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 31,302 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 19,538 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 15,122 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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BC13 KAZ is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BC13 KAZ, 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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BC13 KAZ is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 September 2018.

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