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YD18 JRN

2018 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,470 mi
Last recorded46,470 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD18 JRN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 46,470 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 46,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 38,026 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 37,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replace asap (unable to inspect o/s/f inner without removing wheel) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 30,091 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber top mountain has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 24,177 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 24,176 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 22,535 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 14,195 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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YD18 JRN is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YD18 JRN, 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 YD18 JRN registered?

YD18 JRN is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 August 2018.

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