2018 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · EY68 YHA
2018 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 65,787 miles. MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,787 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EY68 YHA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2026
- 65,787 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EY68 YHA 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 (EY68 YHA) between August 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
EY68 YHA Mileage History
- 30/08/202217,172 mi
- 11/09/202329,992 mi+12,820 mi
- 23/09/202441,603 mi+11,611 mi
- 29/08/202553,289 mi+11,686 mi
- 05/09/202665,787 mi+12,498 mi
Average of roughly 12,104 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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