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CE18 GFU

2018 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,729 mi
Last recorded41,729 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE18 GFU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 41,729 miles

Nearside Front bumper strip insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2026 41,729 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper strip insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2025 40,224 miles

Nearside Front washer jet not working

Pass 20 Feb 2024 38,633 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre old and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 34,929 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 30,789 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 25,024 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 25,024 miles

Fuel pipe insecure Front To Rear Fuel Pipes Adrift (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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CE18 GFU is a 2018 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE18 GFU, 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 CE18 GFU registered?

CE18 GFU is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 March 2018.

Is CE18 GFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE18 GFU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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