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BK18 FKE

2018 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,041 mi
Last recorded85,041 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK18 FKE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 85,041 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 85,041 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 68,145 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 54,441 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 38,242 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 36,214 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 32,870 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 FKE is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 BK18 FKE, 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 FKE?

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What year was BK18 FKE registered?

BK18 FKE is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is BK18 FKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK18 FKE 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 BK18 FKE have outstanding finance?

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