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YB68 KAE

2018 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,016 mi
Last recorded60,016 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB68 KAE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 60,016 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 66,016 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 56,695 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 1.6mm at lowest point. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2.3mm at lowest point. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 56,695 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 1.6mm at lowest point. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2.3mm at lowest point. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 49,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2.3mm at lowest point. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2.5mm at lowest point. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 38,861 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 28,852 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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YB68 KAE is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KAE, 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 YB68 KAE registered?

YB68 KAE is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 December 2018.

Is YB68 KAE safe to buy?

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