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Kia Picanto

Red · Petrol · 2016 · 1,248 cc

X18 BDGMOT history

X18 BDG is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 22 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 29,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

X18 BDG red Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
29,027 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
6
5 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 BDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
22 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 BDG was last recorded at 29,027 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,025 miles · 21 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,027 miles
  • 2025 – 20,675 miles
  • 2024 – 14,253 miles
  • 2023 – 11,002 miles
  • 2022 – 4,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,027 miles
  • MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all side (4.4.4 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

6 tests since 16 Mar 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,027 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    29,027 miles
    Test number
    242941245818
    • MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all side (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail29,025 miles (+8,350)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,025 miles
    Test number
    398660843386
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all side (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass20,675 miles (+6,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    20,675 miles
    Test number
    689281874193
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides x 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass14,253 miles (+3,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    14,253 miles
    Test number
    362326087478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass11,002 miles (+6,028)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    11,002 miles
    Test number
    234361199295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass4,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    4,974 miles
    Test number
    455748635308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X18 BDG

Does X18 BDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 BDG is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X18 BDG?
The MOT on X18 BDG is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X18 BDG done?
X18 BDG was recorded at 29,027 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 5,976 miles a year.
Has X18 BDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 BDG has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on X18 BDG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on X18 BDG find?
X18 BDG passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all side; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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