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YY68 BCV

2018 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,246 mi
Last recorded27,246 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY68 BCV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 27,246 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 24,584 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 21,323 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 17,248 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 13,516 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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YY68 BCV is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 YY68 BCV, 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 YY68 BCV registered?

YY68 BCV is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is YY68 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY68 BCV 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 YY68 BCV have outstanding finance?

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