2020 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · BP20 MMF
2020 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 32,778 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,778 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BP20 MMF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 32,778 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BP20 MMF 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 (BP20 MMF) between April 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
BP20 MMF Mileage History
- 21/04/202314,645 mi
- 02/04/202421,433 mi+6,788 mi
- 14/04/202529,224 mi+7,791 mi
- 14/04/202529,223 mi-1 mi
- 05/11/202532,778 mi+3,555 mi
Average of roughly 7,129 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 3 / JA)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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