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YS18 TYA

2018 Kia Picanto

Green Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,771 mi
Last recorded10,771 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS18 TYA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 15 May 2025 10,771 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 9,442 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 8,203 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 6,928 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 5,102 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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YS18 TYA is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Green 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 YS18 TYA, 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 YS18 TYA?

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What year was YS18 TYA registered?

YS18 TYA is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 May 2018.

Is YS18 TYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS18 TYA 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 YS18 TYA have outstanding finance?

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