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CA18 PFO

2018 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,088 mi
Last recorded107,088 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA18 PFO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 107,088 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Sep 2025 99,462 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Sep 2025 99,462 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 93,863 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 93,863 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 84,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 67,711 miles

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Sep 2022 67,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner & outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both front tyre wearing inner & outer edges of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Aug 2021 50,279 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 50,278 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 PFO is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PFO, 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.

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What year was CA18 PFO registered?

CA18 PFO is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 August 2018.

Is CA18 PFO safe to buy?

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