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BU68 ZZW

2018 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,292 mi
Last recorded45,292 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU68 ZZW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 45,292 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 30,208 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 26,025 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 23,002 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 14,866 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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BU68 ZZW is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 BU68 ZZW, 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

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What year was BU68 ZZW registered?

BU68 ZZW is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 September 2018.

Is BU68 ZZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU68 ZZW shows 5 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 BU68 ZZW have outstanding finance?

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