2018 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · KS18 KNG
2018 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 09 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 22,589 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS18 KNG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 22,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS18 KNG 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 (KS18 KNG) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are 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.
KS18 KNG Mileage History
- 07/07/20224,922 mi
- 03/07/20236,072 mi+1,150 mi
- 02/07/20248,745 mi+2,673 mi
- 18/06/202514,024 mi+5,279 mi
- 01/07/202622,589 mi+8,565 mi
Average of roughly 4,435 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 3 / JA)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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