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BD68 UWB

2018 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,114 mi
Last recorded71,114 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD68 UWB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 71,114 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm / oil leak from filter

Fail 18 Nov 2025 71,114 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

n/s/f tyre 3mm / oil leak from filter

Pass 21 Nov 2024 58,742 miles

tyre pressure lamp on

Fail 14 Nov 2024 58,560 miles

Offside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

tyre pressure lamp on

Pass 15 Nov 2023 43,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Nov 2022 26,329 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))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 12,193 miles

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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BD68 UWB is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 23,396 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 BD68 UWB, 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 8 years old, this Kia Picanto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BD68 UWB registered?

BD68 UWB is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is BD68 UWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD68 UWB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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