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AV68 KKS

2018 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,867 mi
Last recorded29,867 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV68 KKS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 29,867 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 29,257 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 29,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 28,464 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 27,657 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 27,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 26,389 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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AV68 KKS is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Red 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 KKS, 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 KKS?

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What year was AV68 KKS registered?

AV68 KKS is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 October 2018.

Is AV68 KKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV68 KKS 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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