2018 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · AV18 ELA
2018 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 69,824 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,824 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AV18 ELA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 69,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AV18 ELA Mileage History
- 18/05/202343,894 mi
- 09/05/202454,060 mi+10,166 mi
- 10/05/202563,744 mi+9,684 mi
- 02/02/202669,824 mi+6,080 mi
- 03/02/202669,824 mi
Average of roughly 9,548 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AV18 ELA 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 (AV18 ELA) between May 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 February 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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