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2018 Kia Picanto

Green Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,755 mi
Last recorded27,755 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD68 XML
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 27,755 miles

Fuel pipe insecure SECURING BRACKET MISSING (REAR ) (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 24,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 19,537 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Rear Fuel pipe support bracket missing but still supported in place

Pass 6 Oct 2023 17,166 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 17,166 miles

Central Lower Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 13,237 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 9,439 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 XML is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Green with a 1,248cc 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 XML, 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 XML registered?

BD68 XML is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 December 2018.

Is BD68 XML safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD68 XML 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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