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BM08 KAT

2018 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,671 mi
Last recorded69,671 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM08 KAT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 69,671 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Track Rod Ends.... (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tread 2.4mm

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tread 2.6mm

TPMS.. Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Light on

Fail 13 Jan 2026 69,671 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Track Rod Ends.... (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tread 2.4mm

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tread 2.6mm

TPMS.. Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Light on

Pass 28 Jan 2025 59,773 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 59,773 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 45,763 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 41,181 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 32,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 32,794 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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BM08 KAT is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BM08 KAT, 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 BM08 KAT registered?

BM08 KAT is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2018.

Is BM08 KAT safe to buy?

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