2018 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · LF68 DSZ
2018 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2018. Recorded mileage 53,961 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,961 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF68 DSZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 53,961 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF68 DSZ 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 (LF68 DSZ) between November 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LF68 DSZ Mileage History
- 10/11/202335,083 mi
- 10/11/202335,083 mi
- 07/11/202447,219 mi+12,136 mi
- 16/07/202653,960 mi+6,741 mi
- 17/07/202653,961 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,034 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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