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AB51 PAY

2018 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,142 mi
Last recorded28,142 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB51 PAY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025 28,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 26,360 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 19,855 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 16,105 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 13,779 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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AB51 PAY is a 2018 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 23,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB51 PAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this Kia Picanto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AB51 PAY registered?

AB51 PAY is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 September 2018.

Is AB51 PAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB51 PAY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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