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AO18 DUV

2018 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,806 mi
Last recorded52,806 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 DUV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 52,806 miles

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

Nearside Reversing lamp insecure (4.6.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 52,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Reversing lamp insecure (4.6.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 43,665 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 33,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 33,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 23,852 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 13,353 miles

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 26 Apr 2022 13,353 miles

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Mar 2021 6,893 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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AO18 DUV is a 2018 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO18 DUV, 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 AO18 DUV registered?

AO18 DUV is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is AO18 DUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 DUV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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