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BP18 CFJ

2018 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,868 mi
Last recorded67,868 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP18 CFJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 67,868 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 67,863 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 58,475 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 44,283 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 31,758 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 18,489 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 17,775 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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BP18 CFJ is a 2018 Kia Picanto in White 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 BP18 CFJ, 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 BP18 CFJ registered?

BP18 CFJ is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 August 2018.

Is BP18 CFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP18 CFJ 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.

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