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YR18 UTU

2018 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,108 mi
Last recorded54,108 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 54,108 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 54,108 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 45,327 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 36,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 26,644 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 20,661 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 15,152 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 15,152 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 UTU is a 2018 Kia Picanto in White 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 YR18 UTU, 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 YR18 UTU registered?

YR18 UTU is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 April 2018.

Is YR18 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR18 UTU 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 YR18 UTU have outstanding finance?

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