2018 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · DE18 XBU
2018 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 48,407 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,407 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE18 XBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 48,407 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.
DE18 XBU 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 (DE18 XBU) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DE18 XBU Mileage History
- 26/01/202321,284 mi
- 25/01/202430,431 mi+9,147 mi
- 27/01/202539,402 mi+8,971 mi
- 27/01/202539,410 mi+8 mi
- 27/01/202648,407 mi+8,997 mi
Average of roughly 9,030 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 3 / JA)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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