2020 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · YX70 RFY
2020 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 33,546 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,546 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX70 RFY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 33,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX70 RFY 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 (YX70 RFY) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
YX70 RFY Mileage History
- 23/08/202317,143 mi
- 15/08/202422,770 mi+5,627 mi
- 19/08/202528,093 mi+5,323 mi
- 25/08/202633,546 mi+5,453 mi
Average of roughly 5,457 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 3 / JA)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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