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YK18 DRL

2018 Kia Picanto

Green Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,638 mi
Last recorded77,638 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK18 DRL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 77,638 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2026 77,638 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2025 65,552 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

tpms light on

Pass 4 May 2024 50,185 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 34,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut/split to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2023 34,559 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut/split to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2022 23,385 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 9,687 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 DRL is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Green 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 YK18 DRL, 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 YK18 DRL registered?

YK18 DRL is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 June 2018.

Is YK18 DRL safe to buy?

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