2018 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · DE18 XCK
2018 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 09 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 26,937 miles. MOT expired on 08 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,937 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE18 XCK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2025
- 26,937 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE18 XCK 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 (DE18 XCK) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DE18 XCK Mileage History
- 29/03/202317,890 mi
- 30/03/202317,891 mi+1 mi
- 04/03/202422,237 mi+4,346 mi
- 08/04/202526,884 mi+4,647 mi
- 09/04/202526,937 mi+53 mi
Average of roughly 4,452 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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