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2018 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · RK18 BYL

RK18 BYL

2018 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 44,384 miles. MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
KIA PICANTO
Year / Origin
2018 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 15 Nov 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
44,384 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 15 Nov 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
998cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 12 November 2025 at 44,384 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the car is currently in good mechanical condition. This follows a clean pass in October 2024 and November 2022, suggesting that the vehicle has maintained its integrity consistently over the last several years. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old car, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per year. Between November 2022 at 19,427 miles and October 2024 at 31,199 miles, the vehicle covered 11,772 miles, showing a consistent pattern of use. The recent jump of 13,185 miles between the late 2024 and late 2025 tests indicates a recent increase in activity. Low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and suspension components, though it can sometimes lead to dry rot in rubber perishables. The only recorded failure occurred on 13 November 2023 at 23,781 miles, which was rectified immediately to allow a pass the following day. Because no specific defects were listed for that failure in the provided data, a buyer should verify if the issue involved a minor consumable item or a more significant component. Given the low mileage, a physical inspection should focus on checking for brake corrosion or seizing due to infrequent use and inspecting the condition of suspension bushes and sidewalls to ensure the low-use vehicle has not suffered fromrelated degradation during periods of standing.

RK18 BYL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
  • 44,384 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.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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RK18 BYL Mileage History

  1. 16/11/202219,427 mi
  2. 13/11/202323,781 mi+4,354 mi
  3. 14/11/202323,781 mi
  4. 31/10/202431,199 mi+7,418 mi
  5. 12/11/202544,384 mi+13,185 mi

Average of roughly 8,347 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

RK18 BYL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (RK18 BYL) between November 2022 and November 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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