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BS18 BEN

2023 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,960 mi
Last recorded16,960 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2023 Kia Picanto13,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS18 BEN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2023
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2025 16,960 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 7,830 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 691 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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BS18 BEN is a 2023 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2023 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 13,782 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 BS18 BEN, 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 3 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 BS18 BEN?

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What year was BS18 BEN registered?

BS18 BEN is a 2023 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 July 2023.

Is BS18 BEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BS18 BEN shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BS18 BEN have outstanding finance?

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