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YK18 AWN

2018 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

31,621 mi
Last recorded31,621 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK18 AWN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 31,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 27,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad material thickness 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 2/3mm brake pad material thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 27,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad material thickness 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 2/3mm brake pad material thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 24,533 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 24,533 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 20,375 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 16,690 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 12,981 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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YK18 AWN is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc 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 YK18 AWN, 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

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What year was YK18 AWN registered?

YK18 AWN is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is YK18 AWN safe to buy?

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