2018 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · YL67 UVB
2018 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Jan 2018. Recorded mileage 49,615 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,615 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YL67 UVB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2026
- 49,615 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.
YL67 UVB 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 (YL67 UVB) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YL67 UVB Mileage History
- 23/01/202325,988 mi
- 26/01/202432,325 mi+6,337 mi
- 31/01/202540,577 mi+8,252 mi
- 31/01/202540,577 mi
- 31/01/202649,615 mi+9,038 mi
Average of roughly 7,817 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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