CarVerify

Free Car Check

BW18 YJJ

2018 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,582 mi
Last recorded36,582 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW18 YJJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 36,582 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 32,656 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 29,738 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 29,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16 84v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16 84v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 27,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking tread area and splits/cuts inner and outer side walls 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking tread area and splits/cuts inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 19,498 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
Full Kia Picanto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BW18 YJJ is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJJ, 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 BW18 YJJ?

You can check the full history of BW18 YJJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BW18 YJJ registered?

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

Is BW18 YJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW18 YJJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW18 YJJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BW18 YJJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.