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BV20 JYS

2020 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,350 mi
Last recorded47,350 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Picanto18,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV20 JYS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 47,350 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 38,448 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 27,814 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 14,079 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly around oil sensor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil level tell tale illuminated but oil level ok

Fail 14 Jul 2023 14,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly around oil sensor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil level tell tale illuminated but oil level ok

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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BV20 JYS is a 2020 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV20 JYS, 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.

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What year was BV20 JYS registered?

BV20 JYS is a 2020 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2020.

Is BV20 JYS safe to buy?

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