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AF18 HNG

2018 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,031 mi
Last recorded50,031 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF18 HNG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 50,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 42,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 42,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 35,752 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 35,752 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 26,685 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 17,640 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 9,850 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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AF18 HNG is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF18 HNG, 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 AF18 HNG registered?

AF18 HNG is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 March 2018.

Is AF18 HNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF18 HNG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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