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BG68 GPK

2018 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,698 mi
Last recorded29,698 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG68 GPK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 29,698 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 22,825 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 16,094 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 14,195 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 14,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 9,625 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 7,067 miles

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

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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BG68 GPK is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BG68 GPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG68 GPK?

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What year was BG68 GPK registered?

BG68 GPK is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 October 2018.

Is BG68 GPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG68 GPK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG68 GPK have outstanding finance?

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