2018 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · KJ18 SVA
2018 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 29,130 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,130 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KJ18 SVA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 29,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ18 SVA 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 (KJ18 SVA) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
KJ18 SVA Mileage History
- 21/07/20223,573 mi
- 10/07/20234,087 mi+514 mi
- 26/07/202414,337 mi+10,250 mi
- 22/07/202522,571 mi+8,234 mi
- 24/07/202629,130 mi+6,559 mi
Average of roughly 6,376 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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