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YR68 XSM

2018 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,693 mi
Last recorded17,693 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2025 17,693 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 15,910 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 14,018 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 11,554 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 8,976 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 XSM is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 YR68 XSM, 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 XSM?

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What year was YR68 XSM registered?

YR68 XSM is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2018.

Is YR68 XSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR68 XSM shows 5 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 YR68 XSM have outstanding finance?

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