2018 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · BB65 JGB
2018 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 10 May 2018. Recorded mileage 55,901 miles. MOT valid until 19 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BB65 JGB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 55,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BB65 JGB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Kia Picanto (BB65 JGB) between May 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
BB65 JGB Mileage History
- 05/05/202222,873 mi
- 03/05/202330,924 mi+8,051 mi
- 07/05/202437,324 mi+6,400 mi
- 06/05/202546,051 mi+8,727 mi
- 21/05/202655,901 mi+9,850 mi
Average of roughly 8,167 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 3 / JA)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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