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CA18 TFY

2018 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,027 mi
Last recorded28,027 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 28,027 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 27,980 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no longer reflective (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no longer reflective (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 24,485 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 19,555 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 14,818 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 14,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 11,959 miles

cracks / perishing on both rear tyre treads. wear inner edges of both front tyres + deep cracks o/s/f tyre tread.

Pass 24 Jun 2021 8,972 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 8,972 miles

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

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 TFY is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 CA18 TFY, 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 TFY registered?

CA18 TFY is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2018.

Is CA18 TFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA18 TFY shows 9 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.

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