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AU68 VFR

2018 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

54,267 mi
Last recorded54,267 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU68 VFR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 54,267 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 52,768 miles

Rear brake pads worn unevenly

Fail 29 Aug 2025 52,768 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads worn unevenly

Pass 16 Aug 2024 47,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Driver’s side front inner brake pad is getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 35,066 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 35,066 miles

Fuel pipe insecure Insecure on underside, clips missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both front to rears on underside (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 21,766 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly perishing, small cuts in rears with stones embedding (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 17,049 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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AU68 VFR is a 2018 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc 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 AU68 VFR, 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 AU68 VFR registered?

AU68 VFR is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2018.

Is AU68 VFR safe to buy?

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