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YH18 BDJ

2018 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,671 mi
Last recorded45,671 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH18 BDJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 45,671 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 37,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 37,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 29,103 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 24,413 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 19,539 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 14,294 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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YH18 BDJ is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YH18 BDJ, 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 YH18 BDJ registered?

YH18 BDJ is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is YH18 BDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH18 BDJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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