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AU18 VKC

2018 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,960 mi
Last recorded62,960 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 VKC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 62,960 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 62,960 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 62,425 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 62,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 56,137 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 44,605 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 32,208 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 6 May 2021 20,697 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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AU18 VKC is a 2018 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU18 VKC, 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 AU18 VKC registered?

AU18 VKC is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 March 2018.

Is AU18 VKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU18 VKC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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