2020 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · GX70 YEV
2020 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 65,662 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,662 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GX70 YEV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 65,662 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GX70 YEV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Kia Picanto (GX70 YEV) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
GX70 YEV Mileage History
- 03/08/202354,296 mi
- 15/07/202457,512 mi+3,216 mi
- 19/08/202561,720 mi+4,208 mi
- 30/07/202665,662 mi+3,942 mi
Average of roughly 3,802 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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