2018 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · LH08 MAY
2018 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Jan 2018. Recorded mileage 64,931 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,931 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LH08 MAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2025
- 64,931 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LH08 MAY 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 (LH08 MAY) between June 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LH08 MAY Mileage History
- 05/06/202349,007 mi
- 23/05/202458,594 mi+9,587 mi
- 23/05/202458,594 mi
- 15/04/202564,928 mi+6,334 mi
- 16/04/202564,931 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 8,541 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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