2018 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · RH18 EJH
2018 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 18,124 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,124 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RH18 EJH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2025
- 18,124 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.
RH18 EJH 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 (RH18 EJH) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RH18 EJH Mileage History
- 01/07/202211,195 mi
- 01/07/202211,195 mi
- 05/07/202314,293 mi+3,098 mi
- 03/07/202416,270 mi+1,977 mi
- 19/07/202518,124 mi+1,854 mi
Average of roughly 2,272 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: Below Average
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