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AO18 VWH

2018 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,925 mi
Last recorded44,925 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 VWH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 44,925 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 41,288 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 37,872 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 37,871 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2023 34,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished and cracked (no visible ply) cuts and stones embedded, possibly starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Lots of small deep cuts and cuts with stones embedded (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 30,412 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 22,010 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 VWH is a 2018 Kia Picanto in White 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 AO18 VWH, 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 VWH registered?

AO18 VWH is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 May 2018.

Is AO18 VWH safe to buy?

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