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AP68 OBR

2019 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,801 mi
Last recorded49,801 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2019 Kia Picanto20,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP68 OBR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2019
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 49,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 49,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 46,226 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 42,991 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 42,989 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 33,700 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 27,069 miles

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

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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AP68 OBR is a 2019 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2019 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 20,538 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 AP68 OBR, 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 7 years old, this Kia Picanto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AP68 OBR registered?

AP68 OBR is a 2019 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 February 2019.

Is AP68 OBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP68 OBR 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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