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CA68 TOU

2018 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,001 mi
Last recorded65,001 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA68 TOU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 65,001 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 65,001 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 54,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 42,805 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 30,373 miles

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 1 Nov 2021 17,846 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 17,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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 TOU 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 71.4%.

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 TOU, 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 TOU registered?

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

Is CA68 TOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA68 TOU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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