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YK18 LKT

2018 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,592 mi
Last recorded34,592 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK18 LKT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 34,592 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 32,765 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 27,927 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 23,777 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 18,451 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 12,948 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 12,948 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (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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YK18 LKT is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LKT, 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 LKT?

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What year was YK18 LKT registered?

YK18 LKT is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 July 2018.

Is YK18 LKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK18 LKT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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