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YE18 AJX

2018 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,693 mi
Last recorded23,693 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE18 AJX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 23,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (Size 195.45.R 16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 21,055 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Size 195.45.R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 20,972 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Size 195.45.R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 18,399 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 15,883 miles

Front Tracking Recommended

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (Size 195.45.R 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 13,717 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (Size 195.45.R 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tracking recommended

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (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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YE18 AJX is a 2018 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YE18 AJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YE18 AJX?

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What year was YE18 AJX registered?

YE18 AJX is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 April 2018.

Is YE18 AJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE18 AJX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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