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AV68 CXE

2018 Kia Picanto

Green Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,881 mi
Last recorded78,881 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV68 CXE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 78,881 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 66,881 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 66,881 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 54,262 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on inside tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 41,663 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 29,295 miles

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

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 CXE is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Green with a 1,248cc 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 AV68 CXE, 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 AV68 CXE registered?

AV68 CXE is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 December 2018.

Is AV68 CXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV68 CXE 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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