2020 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · YC70 PMU
2020 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 44,586 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,586 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC70 PMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 44,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC70 PMU 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 (YC70 PMU) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YC70 PMU Mileage History
- 20/09/202433,326 mi
- 25/09/202539,752 mi+6,426 mi
- 26/09/202539,752 mi
- 16/09/202644,586 mi+4,834 mi
- 16/09/202644,586 mi
Average of roughly 5,664 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: Good
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