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D18 DLE

2017 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,706 mi
Last recorded42,706 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 DLE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 42,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 42,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 40,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 35,256 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 195/45/16 ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 26,324 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 21,365 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 21,364 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 18,164 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 18,164 miles

Fuel pipe insecure front to rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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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D18 DLE is a 2017 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 26,028 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 D18 DLE, 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 9 years old, this Kia Picanto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was D18 DLE registered?

D18 DLE is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2017.

Is D18 DLE safe to buy?

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