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YJ18 WZN

2018 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,140 mi
Last recorded29,140 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ18 WZN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 29,140 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 26,417 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 23,692 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 20,842 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 18,335 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 18,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 15,638 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 15,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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YJ18 WZN is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJ18 WZN, 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 YJ18 WZN?

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What year was YJ18 WZN registered?

YJ18 WZN is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is YJ18 WZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ18 WZN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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