2018 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · LD18 YGY
2018 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 64,136 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,136 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD18 YGY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 64,136 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD18 YGY 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 (LD18 YGY) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
LD18 YGY Mileage History
- 21/04/202231,468 mi
- 21/04/202339,582 mi+8,114 mi
- 30/04/202448,342 mi+8,760 mi
- 21/04/202558,345 mi+10,003 mi
- 23/04/202664,136 mi+5,791 mi
Average of roughly 8,156 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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