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BV70 VFM

2020 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,096 mi
Last recorded36,096 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2020 Kia Picanto18,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV70 VFM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 36,096 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 26,549 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 26,546 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 20,070 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 20,070 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (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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BV70 VFM is a 2020 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BV70 VFM, 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 BV70 VFM registered?

BV70 VFM is a 2020 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 September 2020.

Is BV70 VFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV70 VFM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BV70 VFM have outstanding finance?

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