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YR18 NEF

2018 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,575 mi
Last recorded71,575 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR18 NEF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 71,575 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 71,575 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 60,558 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 51,808 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 49,872 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several small chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 49,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also cracking and depth below legal limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several small chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 40,259 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 32,595 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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YR18 NEF is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc 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 YR18 NEF, 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 YR18 NEF?

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What year was YR18 NEF registered?

YR18 NEF is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is YR18 NEF safe to buy?

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