2020 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · MF70 OBH
2020 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 19,716 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 19,716 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF70 OBH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 19,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF70 OBH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Kia Picanto (MF70 OBH) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
MF70 OBH Mileage History
- 02/09/202417,796 mi
- 13/08/202518,893 mi+1,097 mi
- 13/08/202518,893 mi
- 08/09/202619,716 mi+823 mi
- 09/09/202619,716 mi
Average of roughly 952 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 3 / JA)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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