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AP18 AXM

2018 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,855 mi
Last recorded87,855 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP18 AXM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 87,855 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 65,341 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 44,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 25,024 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut and cuts with stones embedded (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 25,024 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut and cuts with stones embedded (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 15,137 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 11,381 miles

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

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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AP18 AXM is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AP18 AXM, 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 AP18 AXM registered?

AP18 AXM is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 June 2018.

Is AP18 AXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP18 AXM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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