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YJ68 MHH

2018 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,837 mi
Last recorded53,837 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ68 MHH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 53,837 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 175/65r14 82t (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 53,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 175/65r14 82t (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 51,938 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 51,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 41,020 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 26,903 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 21,344 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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YJ68 MHH is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YJ68 MHH, 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 YJ68 MHH registered?

YJ68 MHH is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 December 2018.

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