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YA18 TEV

2018 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,010 mi
Last recorded70,010 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA18 TEV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 70,010 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 62,765 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 60,396 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil sump damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2024 60,396 miles

Oil sump damaged

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 53,978 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 53,978 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 42,266 miles

Engine oil sump damaged

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch liner damaged

Nearside Under body fuel and brake line retaining clip missing

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner damaged

Offside under body floor damaged

Radiator support assembly damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2021 32,733 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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YA18 TEV is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc 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 YA18 TEV, 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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What year was YA18 TEV registered?

YA18 TEV is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is YA18 TEV safe to buy?

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