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AO68 CMX

2018 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,517 mi
Last recorded87,517 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO68 CMX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 87,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 87,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 71,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 71,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 57,187 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 57,187 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 41,751 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 16 Sep 2022 41,751 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 26,728 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 15 Sep 2021 26,728 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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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AO68 CMX is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 AO68 CMX, 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 AO68 CMX registered?

AO68 CMX is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 September 2018.

Is AO68 CMX safe to buy?

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