2018 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · AJ18 AOT
2018 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 79,038 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,038 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AJ18 AOT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 79,038 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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AJ18 AOT Mileage History
- 31/05/202353,589 mi
- 03/06/202472,378 mi+18,789 mi
- 05/06/202576,444 mi+4,066 mi
- 29/05/202679,032 mi+2,588 mi
- 29/05/202679,038 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 8,496 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AJ18 AOT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Kia Picanto (AJ18 AOT) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure severely perished and cracked (5.”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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