2018 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · GE08 GYE
2018 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 29,777 miles. MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,777 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GE08 GYE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2026
- 29,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GE08 GYE 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 (GE08 GYE) between December 2022 and April 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: Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). 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.
GE08 GYE Mileage History
- 23/12/202210,579 mi
- 19/04/202312,301 mi+1,722 mi
- 06/04/202419,098 mi+6,797 mi
- 20/03/202525,194 mi+6,096 mi
- 18/04/202629,777 mi+4,583 mi
Average of roughly 5,785 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 3 / JA)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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