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BJ68 UPS

2018 Kia Picanto

Green Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,602 mi
Last recorded43,602 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ68 UPS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 43,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 splits inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 43,518 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure not secured to chassis (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 splits inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 39,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

tpms light on

Pass 25 Sep 2023 36,149 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 29,592 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 20,343 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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BJ68 UPS is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Green with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ68 UPS, 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 BJ68 UPS registered?

BJ68 UPS is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2018.

Is BJ68 UPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ68 UPS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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