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AO18 JWP

2018 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,076 mi
Last recorded43,076 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 JWP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 43,076 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 40,166 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 37,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 35,426 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 34,843 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 30,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge and low pressure. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 30,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached bumper damaged. (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge and low pressure. (5.2.3 (e))

tp light on.

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 JWP is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc 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 AO18 JWP, 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 JWP registered?

AO18 JWP is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 April 2018.

Is AO18 JWP safe to buy?

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