2018 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · CA18 RZY
2018 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 21 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 18,904 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,904 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA18 RZY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2025
- 18,904 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA18 RZY 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 (CA18 RZY) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CA18 RZY Mileage History
- 15/06/202213,233 mi
- 15/06/202213,234 mi+1 mi
- 13/06/202316,072 mi+2,838 mi
- 17/06/202417,482 mi+1,410 mi
- 18/06/202518,904 mi+1,422 mi
Average of roughly 1,885 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 3 / JA)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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