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BF68 GZW

2018 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,088 mi
Last recorded21,088 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF68 GZW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 21,088 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 18,765 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s,o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 15,667 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 12,631 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 11,471 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 8,899 miles

Nearside Rear Damage on body

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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BF68 GZW is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF68 GZW, 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 BF68 GZW registered?

BF68 GZW is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2018.

Is BF68 GZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF68 GZW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF68 GZW have outstanding finance?

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