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AV18 HJK

2018 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,099 mi
Last recorded20,099 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 HJK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 20,099 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))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 18,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 16,556 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 15,335 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 13,941 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 13,941 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides front wipers. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 12,714 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 12,709 miles

Central Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged clips missing (1.1.11 (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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AV18 HJK is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Red 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 AV18 HJK, 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 AV18 HJK registered?

AV18 HJK is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is AV18 HJK safe to buy?

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