2018 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · SM18 NLZ
2018 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 24,994 miles. MOT expired on 30 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,994 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM18 NLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2025
- 24,994 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM18 NLZ 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 (SM18 NLZ) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SM18 NLZ Mileage History
- 26/05/202320,962 mi
- 26/05/202320,962 mi
- 31/05/202423,086 mi+2,124 mi
- 22/05/202524,994 mi+1,908 mi
- 22/05/202524,994 mi
Average of roughly 2,026 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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