2018 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · KT67 EKN
2018 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 2018. Recorded mileage 45,142 miles. MOT valid until 16 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KT67 EKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 45,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KT67 EKN 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 (KT67 EKN) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 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: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
KT67 EKN Mileage History
- 29/04/202432,955 mi
- 28/04/202538,648 mi+5,693 mi
- 28/04/202538,648 mi
- 01/05/202645,142 mi+6,494 mi
- 01/05/202645,142 mi
Average of roughly 6,080 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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