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AF18 KNX

2018 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,706 mi
Last recorded51,706 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 51,706 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

underside brake and fuel pipes insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2025 49,697 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 47,919 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 47,919 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 47,900 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 42,310 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 35,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 28,562 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 24 Mar 2021 23,089 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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 KNX is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KNX, 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 KNX?

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What year was AF18 KNX registered?

AF18 KNX is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 March 2018.

Is AF18 KNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF18 KNX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF18 KNX have outstanding finance?

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