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AK68 ALU

2018 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,208 mi
Last recorded20,208 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK68 ALU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2025 20,208 miles

front tyres worn on edges, cracked in tread, and perished on sidewalls

rear tyres cracked and perished slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2024 18,712 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

NSF TYRE HAS CUT IN TREAD

Pass 26 Oct 2023 16,746 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 14,851 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 12,775 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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AK68 ALU is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK68 ALU, 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 AK68 ALU registered?

AK68 ALU is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is AK68 ALU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK68 ALU shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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