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YR68 XRS

2018 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,163 mi
Last recorded59,163 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR68 XRS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 59,163 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 48,243 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 37,114 miles

tyres low in all round o/s front worse

Fail 28 Nov 2023 37,114 miles

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

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

tyres low in all round o/s front worse

Pass 6 Dec 2022 26,437 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 19,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn out close to legal limit 3mm across tread and worn out on the edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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YR68 XRS is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 XRS, 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 XRS?

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What year was YR68 XRS registered?

YR68 XRS is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 December 2018.

Is YR68 XRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR68 XRS 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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