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BG18 AVU

2018 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,899 mi
Last recorded47,899 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG18 AVU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 47,899 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 46,533 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 44,983 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 38,036 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 30,830 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 25,263 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 25,263 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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BG18 AVU is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Red 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 BG18 AVU, 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 BG18 AVU?

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What year was BG18 AVU registered?

BG18 AVU is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is BG18 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG18 AVU 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.

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