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YY18 LRE

2018 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,579 mi
Last recorded54,579 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY18 LRE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 54,579 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2026 54,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 51,355 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. getting high 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 42,556 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 35,155 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 35,155 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 29,183 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 22,247 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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YY18 LRE is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY18 LRE, 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

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What year was YY18 LRE registered?

YY18 LRE is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 May 2018.

Is YY18 LRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY18 LRE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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