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AF18 HNL

2018 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,911 mi
Last recorded64,911 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF18 HNL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 64,911 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 57,672 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 57,672 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 51,305 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 39,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 29,520 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 19,702 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 19,702 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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 HNL is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Red 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 HNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF18 HNL?

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What year was AF18 HNL registered?

AF18 HNL is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is AF18 HNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF18 HNL 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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