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AO68 DXZ

2018 Kia Picanto

Green Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,780 mi
Last recorded27,780 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO68 DXZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 27,780 miles

NSF washer jet inop, OSF supplies enough fluid

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 26,076 miles

NSF washer jet inop, OSF supplies enough fluid

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 24,033 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 20,644 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 20,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front 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 Feb 2023 20,437 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 25 Feb 2022 18,515 miles

N/S Washer jet pressure low.

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 16,967 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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AO68 DXZ is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Green 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 AO68 DXZ, 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 AO68 DXZ registered?

AO68 DXZ is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 September 2018.

Is AO68 DXZ safe to buy?

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