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BW18 YJG

2018 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,773 mi
Last recorded76,773 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW18 YJG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 76,773 miles

Front brake pads close to wear indicators

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 76,773 miles

Front brake pads close to wear indicators

Offside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 66,712 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 56,942 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 56,830 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak

Pass 3 Jul 2023 46,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 40,830 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 40,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 33,211 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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BW18 YJG is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BW18 YJG, 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 BW18 YJG registered?

BW18 YJG is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is BW18 YJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW18 YJG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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