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A18 JKX

2020 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,394 mi
Last recorded56,394 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Picanto18,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 JKX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2020
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 56,394 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 45,447 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 45,433 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 37,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front's slight lip on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear's cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 25,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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A18 JKX is a 2020 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2020 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 18,964 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 JKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 6 years old, this Kia Picanto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A18 JKX registered?

A18 JKX is a 2020 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 July 2020.

Is A18 JKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 JKX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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