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YH68 EKV

2018 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,745 mi
Last recorded70,745 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH68 EKV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2026 70,745 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 63,951 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 56,088 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 48,033 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 38,285 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 30,018 miles

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

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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YH68 EKV is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH68 EKV, 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 YH68 EKV registered?

YH68 EKV is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 October 2018.

Is YH68 EKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH68 EKV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH68 EKV have outstanding finance?

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