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BJ18 UYV

2018 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,574 mi
Last recorded45,574 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 UYV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 45,574 miles

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 2025 42,817 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 40,564 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 38,118 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 35,707 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 35,707 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 26,709 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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BJ18 UYV 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 BJ18 UYV, 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 BJ18 UYV registered?

BJ18 UYV is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 May 2018.

Is BJ18 UYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ18 UYV 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 BJ18 UYV have outstanding finance?

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