2018 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · EO68 OPU
2018 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 53,858 miles. MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,858 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EO68 OPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 53,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EO68 OPU 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 (EO68 OPU) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
EO68 OPU Mileage History
- 09/04/202444,318 mi
- 10/04/202444,318 mi
- 08/04/202549,106 mi+4,788 mi
- 08/04/202549,121 mi+15 mi
- 09/04/202653,858 mi+4,737 mi
Average of roughly 4,774 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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