2018 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · NE05 BAN
2018 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 28,381 miles. MOT valid until 07 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,381 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NE05 BAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 28,381 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NE05 BAN 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 (NE05 BAN) between February 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
NE05 BAN Mileage History
- 23/02/202319,001 mi
- 23/02/202319,001 mi
- 08/12/202324,093 mi+5,092 mi
- 04/12/202426,397 mi+2,304 mi
- 10/11/202528,381 mi+1,984 mi
Average of roughly 3,457 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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