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AV18 WCA

2018 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,808 mi
Last recorded56,808 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 56,808 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 50,813 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 50,813 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 42,975 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 42,975 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 36,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2022 23,851 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 17,928 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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AV18 WCA is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Black 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 AV18 WCA, 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 WCA registered?

AV18 WCA is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 June 2018.

Is AV18 WCA safe to buy?

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