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YL18 AEA

2018 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,004 mi
Last recorded86,004 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 AEA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 86,004 miles

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2025 86,004 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2024 73,735 miles

Rear tyres castellated (195/45R16 84V)

Fail 23 Aug 2024 73,735 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres castellated (195/45R16 84V)

Pass 30 Aug 2023 57,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play SLIGHT KNOCK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 45,355 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 33,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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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YL18 AEA is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Red 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 YL18 AEA, 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 YL18 AEA registered?

YL18 AEA is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 June 2018.

Is YL18 AEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL18 AEA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL18 AEA have outstanding finance?

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