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YC70 VKU

2020 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,432 mi
Last recorded32,432 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Picanto18,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC70 VKU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 32,432 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 32,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2025 26,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 22,065 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 18,044 miles

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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YC70 VKU is a 2020 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc 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 YC70 VKU, 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 YC70 VKU registered?

YC70 VKU is a 2020 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 November 2020.

Is YC70 VKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC70 VKU 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.

Does YC70 VKU have outstanding finance?

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