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YS70 BXU

2020 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,237 mi
Last recorded18,237 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Picanto18,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS70 BXU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 18,237 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 15,097 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 12,266 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 12,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both sides rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 12,112 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both sides rear (7.1.2 (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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YS70 BXU 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 YS70 BXU, 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 YS70 BXU registered?

YS70 BXU is a 2020 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 December 2020.

Is YS70 BXU safe to buy?

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