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YA18 FJO

2018 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,133 mi
Last recorded48,133 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA18 FJO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2025 48,133 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 41,391 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 34,618 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 27,296 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 20,258 miles

windscreen wiper blades showing wear

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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YA18 FJO is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YA18 FJO, 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

How do I check the history of YA18 FJO?

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What year was YA18 FJO registered?

YA18 FJO is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 June 2018.

Is YA18 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA18 FJO shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YA18 FJO have outstanding finance?

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