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BL18 NPG

2018 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,697 mi
Last recorded51,697 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL18 NPG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2026 51,697 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 44,938 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 42,643 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 37,864 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 33,253 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 25,387 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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BL18 NPG 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 BL18 NPG, 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 BL18 NPG registered?

BL18 NPG is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 July 2018.

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