2020 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · CV20 KNJ
2020 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Jul 2020. Recorded mileage 26,530 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,530 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CV20 KNJ Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2023
- 26,530 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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CV20 KNJ MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2020 Kia Picanto (CV20 KNJ) between June 2023 and June 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 3 / JA)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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