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BV68 UGM

2018 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,774 mi
Last recorded20,774 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV68 UGM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 20,774 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 20,774 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 16,525 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 16,525 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 11,950 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 11,950 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 9,486 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all tyres slightly cracking

Pass 11 Nov 2021 6,536 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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BV68 UGM is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV68 UGM, 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 BV68 UGM registered?

BV68 UGM is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2018.

Is BV68 UGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV68 UGM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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