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YR18 UTF

2018 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,464 mi
Last recorded30,464 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR18 UTF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2026 30,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

all four tyres perishing

Pass 22 Jan 2025 19,172 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 12,274 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 12,075 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 11,803 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 11,715 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 10,559 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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YR18 UTF is a 2018 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YR18 UTF, 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 UTF?

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What year was YR18 UTF registered?

YR18 UTF is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 April 2018.

Is YR18 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR18 UTF shows 7 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 YR18 UTF have outstanding finance?

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