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BD18 VGL

2018 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,289 mi
Last recorded51,289 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD18 VGL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 51,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2026 51,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2025 50,182 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 50,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2024 40,033 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2023 30,202 miles

Offside Front bumper and wing damaged.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f, o/s/f, o/s/r, n/s/r. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f, o/s/f. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 21,455 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 16,240 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

windscreen wipers smearing on windscreen, not effectively obscuring view

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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BD18 VGL is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc 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 BD18 VGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD18 VGL registered?

BD18 VGL is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 May 2018.

Is BD18 VGL safe to buy?

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