2018 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · KN68 YAW
2018 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 37,752 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,752 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN68 YAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 37,752 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN68 YAW 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 (KN68 YAW) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
KN68 YAW Mileage History
- 26/09/202217,516 mi
- 26/09/202217,518 mi+2 mi
- 26/09/202324,250 mi+6,732 mi
- 20/09/202432,280 mi+8,030 mi
- 17/09/202537,752 mi+5,472 mi
Average of roughly 6,800 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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