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AV18 YLG

2018 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,125 mi
Last recorded20,125 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 YLG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2026 20,125 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 14,957 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2024 10,927 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 7,291 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 4,149 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 1,482 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 357 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 YLG is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLG, 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 YLG registered?

AV18 YLG is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 July 2018.

Is AV18 YLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV18 YLG shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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