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YC68 DUA

2018 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,255 mi
Last recorded58,255 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC68 DUA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 58,255 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 58,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 55,015 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 55,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged underneath vehicle (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure underneath vehicle (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 49,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door handle damaged ( Opens and closes as should )

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Apr 2023 36,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 26,642 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Apr 2021 17,999 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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YC68 DUA 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 YC68 DUA, 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 YC68 DUA registered?

YC68 DUA is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2018.

Is YC68 DUA safe to buy?

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