2018 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · BU18 PVP
2018 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31/03/2018. Recorded mileage 26,322 miles. MOT valid until 07/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,322 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 998cc
BU18 PVP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 26,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BU18 PVP Mileage History
- 28/03/202315,059 mi
- 04/03/202418,949 mi+3,890 mi
- 18/03/202523,273 mi+4,324 mi
- 09/04/202523,280 mi+7 mi
- 23/03/202626,322 mi+3,042 mi
Average of roughly 3,771 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BU18 PVP 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 (BU18 PVP) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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