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CF18 VCU

2018 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,287 mi
Last recorded78,287 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF18 VCU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 78,287 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 76,405 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 76,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 59,821 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 48,641 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 42,327 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 42,326 miles

Fuel pipe insecure n/s (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 28,025 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 VCU is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Black 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 CF18 VCU, 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 CF18 VCU registered?

CF18 VCU is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2018.

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