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YC18 NVZ

2018 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,003 mi
Last recorded30,003 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC18 NVZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 30,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 24,887 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 24,550 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 24,548 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 21,060 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 16,810 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 13,037 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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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YC18 NVZ is a 2018 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc 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 YC18 NVZ, 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 YC18 NVZ registered?

YC18 NVZ is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is YC18 NVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC18 NVZ 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 YC18 NVZ have outstanding finance?

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