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AV18 MWM

2018 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,767 mi
Last recorded76,767 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 MWM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 76,767 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 69,851 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 63,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 63,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 56,085 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 55,929 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2022 50,795 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 45,389 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 45,359 miles

Central Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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 MWM is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV18 MWM, 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 MWM registered?

AV18 MWM is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 May 2018.

Is AV18 MWM safe to buy?

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