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BK18 BDF

2018 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,992 mi
Last recorded24,992 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK18 BDF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 24,992 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 23,645 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 19,913 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 16,715 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 13,648 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 11,408 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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BK18 BDF is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK18 BDF, 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 BK18 BDF?

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What year was BK18 BDF registered?

BK18 BDF is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 March 2018.

Is BK18 BDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK18 BDF shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK18 BDF have outstanding finance?

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