2018 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · MT68 XNC
2018 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2018. Recorded mileage 25,842 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,842 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT68 XNC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 25,842 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT68 XNC 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 (MT68 XNC) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MT68 XNC Mileage History
- 17/10/202210,163 mi
- 05/10/202312,155 mi+1,992 mi
- 25/09/202414,038 mi+1,883 mi
- 01/10/202525,842 mi+11,804 mi
- 01/10/202525,842 mi
Average of roughly 5,302 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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