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YS18 VSD

2018 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,142 mi
Last recorded40,142 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS18 VSD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 40,142 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 35,316 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 29,871 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Apr 2023 24,759 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 24,759 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In a tread. 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 03/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 03/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 03/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and offside front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 18,211 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Apr 2021 13,231 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 VSD is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YS18 VSD, 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 YS18 VSD registered?

YS18 VSD is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 July 2018.

Is YS18 VSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS18 VSD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS18 VSD have outstanding finance?

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