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Y31 LMT

2018 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,660 mi
Last recorded37,660 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY31 LMT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 37,660 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2025 31,475 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 25,242 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 19,608 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 19,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 14,980 miles

all tyres perished(4)

Pass 15 Jun 2021 9,167 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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Y31 LMT is a 2018 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc 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 Y31 LMT, 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 Y31 LMT?

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What year was Y31 LMT registered?

Y31 LMT is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 May 2018.

Is Y31 LMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y31 LMT 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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