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CA18 LEU

2018 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,242 mi
Last recorded27,242 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA18 LEU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 27,242 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 24,110 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 21,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 18,476 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 15,896 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 13,087 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 13,087 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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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CA18 LEU is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CA18 LEU, 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 CA18 LEU registered?

CA18 LEU is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 June 2018.

Is CA18 LEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA18 LEU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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