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YY18 VFG

2018 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,409 mi
Last recorded84,409 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY18 VFG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 84,409 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 69,642 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 56,414 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 56,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 46,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 35,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front (5.2.3 (e))

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 VFG is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Red 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 YY18 VFG, 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 VFG registered?

YY18 VFG is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 June 2018.

Is YY18 VFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY18 VFG 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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