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YM18 OTS

2018 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,251 mi
Last recorded72,251 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM18 OTS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 72,251 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2026 71,878 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 58,359 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 43,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 28,987 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 16,331 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 13,480 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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YM18 OTS is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc 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 YM18 OTS, 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 YM18 OTS registered?

YM18 OTS is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 July 2018.

Is YM18 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM18 OTS 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.

Does YM18 OTS have outstanding finance?

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