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YN68 YWC

2018 Kia Picanto

Green Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,196 mi
Last recorded41,196 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN68 YWC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 41,196 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 41,196 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 37,317 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 32,399 miles

front brake pads 50% worn both sides

Fail 9 Aug 2024 32,399 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged size 195/45/16 badly cracked date code 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads 50% worn both sides

Pass 9 Aug 2023 27,493 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 22,622 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 18,959 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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YN68 YWC is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Green 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 YN68 YWC, 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.

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What year was YN68 YWC registered?

YN68 YWC is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2018.

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