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YB68 CUO

2018 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,830 mi
Last recorded40,830 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB68 CUO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 40,830 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 34,309 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 26,892 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 22,356 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 20,848 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 20,488 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 20,488 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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YB68 CUO is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 YB68 CUO, 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 YB68 CUO?

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What year was YB68 CUO registered?

YB68 CUO is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 November 2018.

Is YB68 CUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB68 CUO 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.

Does YB68 CUO have outstanding finance?

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