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YD18 LXN

2018 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,100 mi
Last recorded43,100 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD18 LXN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 43,100 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 43,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 36,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 30,282 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 23,671 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 20,333 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 19,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 19,368 miles

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

Offside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 17,326 miles

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

Offside Front osf inner arch clip missing but still secure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on

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 LXN is a 2018 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc 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 LXN, 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 LXN registered?

YD18 LXN is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2018.

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