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BU18 ZTH

2018 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,650 mi
Last recorded35,650 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 ZTH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 35,650 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2026 35,627 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 33,565 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 33,565 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 29,508 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 18,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 13,908 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 10,129 miles

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

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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BU18 ZTH is a 2018 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BU18 ZTH, 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 BU18 ZTH?

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What year was BU18 ZTH registered?

BU18 ZTH is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 March 2018.

Is BU18 ZTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 ZTH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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