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BJ18 UZC

2018 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,930 mi
Last recorded76,930 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 UZC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 76,930 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 76,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2025 67,291 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 54,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 42,296 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 32,549 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 28,497 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 UZC is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc 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 UZC, 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 UZC registered?

BJ18 UZC is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 May 2018.

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The MOT history for BJ18 UZC 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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