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YF68 TMV

2018 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,562 mi
Last recorded67,562 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF68 TMV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 67,562 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2025 67,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 50,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc is scored and shows signs of being overheated. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad is at 2mm, nsf pad is at 5mm. Signs of uneven wear across front brakes. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2024 50,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall has bulge, also at 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc is scored and shows signs of being overheated. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad is at 2mm, nsf pad is at 5mm. Signs of uneven wear across front brakes. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 32,947 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 32,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 23,351 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 19,635 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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YF68 TMV is a 2018 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YF68 TMV, 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 YF68 TMV registered?

YF68 TMV is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 November 2018.

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