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AE18 ZBU

2018 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,747 mi
Last recorded45,747 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 ZBU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 45,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit central tread(2mm) plus inner tread edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre is 8 yrs old

Rear seat cover removed, obscuring view and operation of seat belts/buckles

Fail 8 Aug 2025 45,507 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit central tread(2mm) plus inner tread edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre is 8 yrs old

Rear seat cover removed, obscuring view and operation of seat belts/buckles

Pass 31 Jul 2024 39,172 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 33,419 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 25,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 21,121 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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AE18 ZBU is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE18 ZBU, 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 AE18 ZBU registered?

AE18 ZBU is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 March 2018.

Is AE18 ZBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 ZBU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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