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BD18 XFV

2018 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,649 mi
Last recorded27,649 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD18 XFV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 27,649 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 24,037 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 24,037 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 20,448 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 16,913 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 13,588 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 10,212 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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BD18 XFV is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XFV, 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

How do I check the history of BD18 XFV?

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What year was BD18 XFV registered?

BD18 XFV is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is BD18 XFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD18 XFV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD18 XFV have outstanding finance?

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