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BL69 YAX

2020 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,441 mi
Last recorded68,441 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2020 Kia Picanto18,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL69 YAX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 68,441 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 68,438 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 56,502 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 56,502 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 56,499 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 50,029 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 50,029 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tear/chunk missing from pothole (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 39,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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BL69 YAX is a 2020 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2020 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 18,964 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 BL69 YAX, 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 6 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 BL69 YAX registered?

BL69 YAX is a 2020 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 February 2020.

Is BL69 YAX safe to buy?

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