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DF20 ECX

2020 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,994 mi
Last recorded92,994 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Picanto18,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF20 ECX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 92,994 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 92,733 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Starting To Go Out Of Shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 67,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 67,302 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 44,071 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 22,599 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

back seat belts not tested down to things on the seat

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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DF20 ECX is a 2020 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF20 ECX, 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 DF20 ECX registered?

DF20 ECX is a 2020 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 August 2020.

Is DF20 ECX safe to buy?

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