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AK18 CXW

2018 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,694 mi
Last recorded83,694 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 CXW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 83,694 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lipped advise remove wheels to confirm inner pad thicknes aprox 3mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front drop link minor wear detected

windscreen stone chipped nearside

Pass 10 Apr 2025 68,439 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 68,439 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 55,396 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight surface cracking between tread and small cuts

Offside Rear tyre has nail in advise repair replace loosing pressure

Pass 12 Apr 2023 41,766 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 33,179 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 24,781 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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AK18 CXW is a 2018 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AK18 CXW, 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 AK18 CXW registered?

AK18 CXW is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 April 2018.

Is AK18 CXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 CXW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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