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AV18 NMU

2018 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,707 mi
Last recorded46,707 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 NMU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 46,707 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported underside of floor pan (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 46,702 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported underside of floor pan (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 39,587 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly distorted/perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 31,982 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 25,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on the inner edges with some bad cuts too (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on the inner edges with some small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 19,133 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately 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 NMU is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NMU, 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 NMU registered?

AV18 NMU is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 May 2018.

Is AV18 NMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV18 NMU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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