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AO68 HOH

2018 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,564 mi
Last recorded63,564 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO68 HOH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 63,564 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2026 63,564 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible rear number delaminating / deteriorated at the top and around the letter A (0.1 (b))

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))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 56,295 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Very slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Borderline pass (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 56,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Very slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Borderline pass (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 47,077 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 39,294 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 39,294 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 31,788 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 31,787 miles

Fuel pipe insecure Pipes on underside insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Clips on underside missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished and cracked, outer sidewall splitting (no visible ply) lots of small cuts and stones embedded and worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 22,611 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 HOH is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HOH, 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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AO68 HOH is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2018.

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