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AO68 EZA

2018 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,279 mi
Last recorded38,279 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO68 EZA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 38,279 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 May 2024 37,042 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 37,042 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2023 36,243 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 34,958 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 32,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 32,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 EZA is a 2018 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EZA, 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 EZA registered?

AO68 EZA is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 October 2018.

Is AO68 EZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO68 EZA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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