2018 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · K7 KJV
2018 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 26,442 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,442 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K7 KJV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 26,442 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.
K7 KJV 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 (K7 KJV) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
K7 KJV Mileage History
- 25/01/202311,703 mi
- 15/01/202416,211 mi+4,508 mi
- 15/01/202416,213 mi+2 mi
- 23/01/202521,272 mi+5,059 mi
- 22/01/202626,442 mi+5,170 mi
Average of roughly 4,925 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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