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CA68 JDF

2018 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,533 mi
Last recorded74,533 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA68 JDF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 74,533 miles

Amber TPMS light on

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit /perished outer edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth edges 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit cracked between tread 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 74,531 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Amber TPMS light on

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit /perished outer edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth edges 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit cracked between tread 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 56,688 miles

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

Rear brakes noisy when applied

Fail 4 Sep 2024 56,688 miles

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury towing eye installed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear brakes noisy when applied

Pass 12 Jul 2023 41,503 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 41,312 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14" (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe broken under wiper mech (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective 24" (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 22,859 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2021 11,491 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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CA68 JDF is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CA68 JDF, 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 CA68 JDF registered?

CA68 JDF is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 December 2018.

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