2018 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · YH68 TNO
2018 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 45,192 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,192 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH68 TNO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2025
- 45,192 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.
YH68 TNO 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 (YH68 TNO) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YH68 TNO Mileage History
- 27/07/202221,877 mi
- 27/07/202221,877 mi
- 26/07/202329,316 mi+7,439 mi
- 15/07/202436,554 mi+7,238 mi
- 28/07/202545,192 mi+8,638 mi
Average of roughly 7,764 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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