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C8 CSO

2018 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,212 mi
Last recorded40,212 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 CSO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2026 40,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 34,109 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 28,183 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f [ perished ] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 22,438 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 18,138 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 14,298 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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C8 CSO is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C8 CSO, 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 C8 CSO registered?

C8 CSO is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 January 2018.

Is C8 CSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 CSO shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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