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YM18 XNV

2018 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,067 mi
Last recorded38,067 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2025 38,067 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 32,620 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 28,882 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 25,642 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 23,068 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 21,301 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 XNV is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XNV, 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 XNV registered?

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

Is YM18 XNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM18 XNV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YM18 XNV have outstanding finance?

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