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AK68 JUF

2018 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,953 mi
Last recorded67,953 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK68 JUF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 67,953 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 67,949 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 58,535 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 58,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 46,942 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 46,942 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 39,201 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 39,201 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 28,183 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 28,183 miles

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (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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AK68 JUF is a 2018 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JUF, 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 JUF registered?

AK68 JUF is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 December 2018.

Is AK68 JUF safe to buy?

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