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BK68 KXB

2018 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,752 mi
Last recorded38,752 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK68 KXB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 38,752 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 34,375 miles

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

various covers fitted to the vehicle

Fail 27 Sep 2024 34,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

various covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2023 28,686 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 23,425 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 23,425 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 16,465 miles

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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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BK68 KXB is a 2018 Kia Picanto in White 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 BK68 KXB, 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 BK68 KXB?

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What year was BK68 KXB registered?

BK68 KXB is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 October 2018.

Is BK68 KXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK68 KXB 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.

Does BK68 KXB have outstanding finance?

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