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AO18 FXG

2018 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,802 mi
Last recorded44,802 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 FXG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 44,802 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2026 42,932 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 39,498 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 38,742 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 37,395 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 34,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking, small cuts and stones embedded (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking, small cuts and stones embedded (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Stone embedded (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking, small cuts and stones embedded (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 34,229 miles

Fuel pipe insecure on underside (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking, small cuts and stones embedded (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking, small cuts and stones embedded (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Stone embedded (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking, small cuts and stones embedded (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 31,836 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 FXG is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FXG, 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 AO18 FXG registered?

AO18 FXG is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 March 2018.

Is AO18 FXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 FXG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO18 FXG have outstanding finance?

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