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PJ20 SFO

2020 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,259 mi
Last recorded9,259 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Rio24,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ20 SFO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 9,259 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 9,009 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 8,617 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 8,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 7,908 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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PJ20 SFO is a 2020 Kia Rio 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 Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 24,645 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 Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ20 SFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 6 years old, this Kia Rio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ20 SFO registered?

PJ20 SFO is a 2020 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2020.

Is PJ20 SFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ20 SFO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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