2018 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · MA68 AYV
2018 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 21 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 25,241 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA68 AYV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 25,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA68 AYV 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 (MA68 AYV) between August 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues). 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.
MA68 AYV Mileage History
- 02/08/20227,959 mi
- 27/07/202312,006 mi+4,047 mi
- 31/07/202418,621 mi+6,615 mi
- 18/06/202523,373 mi+4,752 mi
- 12/06/202625,241 mi+1,868 mi
Average of roughly 4,478 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 3 / JA)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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