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CF18 AXJ

2018 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,992 mi
Last recorded37,992 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF18 AXJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 37,992 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 32,456 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 29,151 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 24,946 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 18,579 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 18,579 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Jammed unable to pull out (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 14,987 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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CF18 AXJ is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CF18 AXJ, 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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How do I check the history of CF18 AXJ?

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What year was CF18 AXJ registered?

CF18 AXJ is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is CF18 AXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF18 AXJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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