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AK68 AZA

2018 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,127 mi
Last recorded75,127 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK68 AZA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 75,127 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 61,689 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2024 50,578 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 50,578 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 38,205 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT [TREAD AREA] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 29,739 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 28,996 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 AZA is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 AK68 AZA, 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

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What year was AK68 AZA registered?

AK68 AZA is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 October 2018.

Is AK68 AZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK68 AZA 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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