2018 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · YX68 PXB
2018 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 34,934 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,934 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX68 PXB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2025
- 34,934 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.
YX68 PXB 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 (YX68 PXB) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YX68 PXB Mileage History
- 27/06/202220,847 mi
- 07/07/202324,844 mi+3,997 mi
- 08/07/202324,844 mi
- 28/06/202428,756 mi+3,912 mi
- 26/06/202534,934 mi+6,178 mi
Average of roughly 4,699 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 3 / JA)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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