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AE68 UAF

2018 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,447 mi
Last recorded40,447 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE68 UAF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 40,447 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 38,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 34,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing kerb damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 34,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall kerb damage exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre nail in outer edge of tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 28,477 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 17,989 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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AE68 UAF is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc 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 AE68 UAF, 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 AE68 UAF registered?

AE68 UAF is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2018.

Is AE68 UAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE68 UAF 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.

Does AE68 UAF have outstanding finance?

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