2018 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · WA18 UYS
2018 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 19,523 miles. MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 19,523 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA18 UYS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 19,523 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WA18 UYS 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 (WA18 UYS) between March 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
WA18 UYS Mileage History
- 16/03/20229,041 mi
- 16/03/202310,428 mi+1,387 mi
- 27/12/202311,288 mi+860 mi
- 23/12/202415,895 mi+4,607 mi
- 18/12/202519,523 mi+3,628 mi
Average of roughly 2,789 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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