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BP18 ZPV

2018 Kia Picanto

Green Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,729 mi
Last recorded59,729 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP18 ZPV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 59,729 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play NSF inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 54,739 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 54,739 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to cord and sidewall damage on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Rear blade torn

Pass 13 May 2024 49,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight play ns of steering rack

Pass 19 May 2023 43,973 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 43,973 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nail in tyre 2 ()

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 39,416 miles

washers slightly weak ,suspect leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2021 33,252 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 ZPV is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Green with a 1,248cc 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 BP18 ZPV, 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 ZPV registered?

BP18 ZPV is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 August 2018.

Is BP18 ZPV safe to buy?

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