2018 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · RE18 OSC
2018 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 48,681 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,681 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE18 OSC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 48,681 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE18 OSC 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 (RE18 OSC) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 June 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 (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
RE18 OSC Mileage History
- 14/06/202336,567 mi
- 04/06/202441,056 mi+4,489 mi
- 04/06/202545,438 mi+4,382 mi
- 04/06/202648,682 mi+3,244 mi
- 04/06/202648,681 mi-1 mi
Average of roughly 4,073 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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