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YS68 BXL

2018 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,055 mi
Last recorded25,055 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS68 BXL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 25,055 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 20,123 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 16,864 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 13,302 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 11,882 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 9,347 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 9,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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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YS68 BXL is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc 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 YS68 BXL, 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 YS68 BXL registered?

YS68 BXL is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 November 2018.

Is YS68 BXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS68 BXL 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 YS68 BXL have outstanding finance?

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