2018 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · RE68 GXA
2018 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 09 Nov 2018. Recorded mileage 45,669 miles. MOT expired on 08 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,669 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE68 GXA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 45,669 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.
RE68 GXA 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 (RE68 GXA) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RE68 GXA Mileage History
- 28/10/202229,904 mi
- 04/11/202334,774 mi+4,870 mi
- 02/11/202440,155 mi+5,381 mi
- 22/10/202545,669 mi+5,514 mi
- 22/10/202545,669 mi
Average of roughly 5,283 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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