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YM18 XNT

2018 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,862 mi
Last recorded28,862 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM18 XNT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 28,862 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 23,743 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 22,971 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 22,971 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 22,096 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 20,979 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 20,978 miles

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing x 2 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2021 19,724 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 XNT is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Orange 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 YM18 XNT, 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 YM18 XNT?

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What year was YM18 XNT registered?

YM18 XNT is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 August 2018.

Is YM18 XNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM18 XNT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YM18 XNT have outstanding finance?

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