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AO68 OYB

2018 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,974 mi
Last recorded39,974 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO68 OYB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 39,974 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 34,910 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 34,910 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Near fuel tank insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Fuel pipe insecure Near fuel tank (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 27,535 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 21,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 15,926 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 OYB is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OYB, 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 OYB registered?

AO68 OYB is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 November 2018.

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