2018 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · YF68 TNV
2018 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Nov 2018. Recorded mileage 95,031 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,031 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF68 TNV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 95,031 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.
YF68 TNV 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 (YF68 TNV) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YF68 TNV Mileage History
- 02/11/202256,569 mi
- 17/11/202370,099 mi+13,530 mi
- 18/11/202370,100 mi+1 mi
- 15/11/202485,037 mi+14,937 mi
- 07/11/202595,031 mi+9,994 mi
Average of roughly 12,759 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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