2018 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · KP68 FXO
2018 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Oct 2018. Recorded mileage 9,838 miles. MOT valid until 05 Nov 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 9,838 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP68 FXO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2026
- 9,838 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP68 FXO 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 (KP68 FXO) between May 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 October 2026 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: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
KP68 FXO Mileage History
- 09/06/2025112 mi
- 05/11/2025141 mi+29 mi
- 06/11/2025141 mi
- 19/10/20269,838 mi+9,697 mi
Average of roughly 7,150 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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