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YK18 FPH

2018 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,646 mi
Last recorded26,646 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK18 FPH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 26,646 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 26,646 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 24,596 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2024 21,790 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 19,334 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 18,889 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 17,728 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 17,339 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 FPH is a 2018 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FPH, 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 YK18 FPH?

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What year was YK18 FPH registered?

YK18 FPH is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2018.

Is YK18 FPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK18 FPH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK18 FPH have outstanding finance?

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