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AY18 VPJ

2018 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,486 mi
Last recorded24,486 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 VPJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 24,486 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 20,546 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 17,126 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Small split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 17,126 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Small split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 13,509 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 13,507 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged both front to rear - on floor (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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AY18 VPJ is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY18 VPJ, 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

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What year was AY18 VPJ registered?

AY18 VPJ is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is AY18 VPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY18 VPJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY18 VPJ have outstanding finance?

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