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AV68 CWZ

2018 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,806 mi
Last recorded28,806 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV68 CWZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 28,806 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 28,403 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 28,403 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 27,919 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 27,919 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 24,503 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 16,552 miles

Offside & Nearside front tyre's on 3.5mm

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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AV68 CWZ is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV68 CWZ, 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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How do I check the history of AV68 CWZ?

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What year was AV68 CWZ registered?

AV68 CWZ is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 September 2018.

Is AV68 CWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV68 CWZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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