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2020 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · BP20 OWK

BP20 OWK

2020 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 21 May 2020. Recorded mileage 58,233 miles. MOT valid until 19 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
KIA PICANTO
Year / Origin
2020 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 19 May 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
Recorded Mileage
58,233 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 19 May 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jun 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2020
Engine
998cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness with a remarkably stable and clean maintenance history. The most recent inspection conducted on May 6 2026 at 58,233 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories. This follows a consistent trend over the previous three years, suggesting that the vehicle has been maintained to a professional standard and avoids the common mechanical or structural failures seen in older city cars. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,700 miles per annum. Between the May 2023 test at 31,039 miles and the May 2026 test at 58,233 miles, the car covered 27,194 miles, representing a steady and predictable usage pattern. There is no evidence of long periods of standing which might lead to seized brake components, nor is there excessive wear that would be associated with high-mileage usage. Since the MOT record shows no historical issues with suspension bushes, binding calipers, or exhaust corrosion, a physical inspection should focus on standard consumable items that fall outside the testing parameters. A buyer should verify the condition of the brake pads and discs for uneven wear, check the tyre tread depth for consistent matching, and inspect the underbody for any signs of surface rust. Given the clean data, the vehicle appears to have been well-cared for with no immediate mechanical red flags.
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BP20 OWK Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
  • 58,233 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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BP20 OWK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Oct 2026, 08:46
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Kia Picanto (BP20 OWK) between May 2023 and May 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.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

BP20 OWK Mileage History

  1. 11/05/202331,039 mi
  2. 13/05/202442,989 mi+11,950 mi
  3. 16/05/202551,533 mi+8,544 mi
  4. 06/05/202658,233 mi+6,700 mi

Average of roughly 9,103 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Euro 6 DG

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
97
/ 100 · Excellent
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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