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AV68 KJZ

2018 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,517 mi
Last recorded64,517 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV68 KJZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 64,517 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 60,127 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 60,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 56,392 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 45,418 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 33,518 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 KJZ is a 2018 Kia Picanto in White 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 KJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV68 KJZ?

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What year was AV68 KJZ registered?

AV68 KJZ is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 October 2018.

Is AV68 KJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV68 KJZ 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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