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YR68 XMC

2018 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,643 mi
Last recorded35,643 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR68 XMC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 35,643 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 30,219 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 25,762 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 21,797 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 21,795 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 May 2022 10,469 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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YR68 XMC is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YR68 XMC, 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 YR68 XMC?

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What year was YR68 XMC registered?

YR68 XMC is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 October 2018.

Is YR68 XMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR68 XMC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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