2020 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · BV20 KLK
2020 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 27,164 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,164 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV20 KLK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 27,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV20 KLK 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 (BV20 KLK) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 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: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). 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 Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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))”.
BV20 KLK Mileage History
- 13/03/20239,198 mi
- 20/03/202413,491 mi+4,293 mi
- 20/03/202520,587 mi+7,096 mi
- 20/03/202520,587 mi
- 03/03/202627,164 mi+6,577 mi
Average of roughly 6,044 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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