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BN18 JHY

2018 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,504 mi
Last recorded53,504 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN18 JHY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 53,504 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 52,388 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 52,388 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 50,925 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 47,831 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 47,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2022 43,199 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 38,932 miles

both rear tyre's bald on inner edge

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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BN18 JHY 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 75%.

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 BN18 JHY, 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 BN18 JHY?

You can check the full history of BN18 JHY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN18 JHY registered?

BN18 JHY is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 March 2018.

Is BN18 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN18 JHY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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