2020 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · CX20 NKE
2020 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 32,624 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,624 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CX20 NKE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 32,624 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CX20 NKE 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 (CX20 NKE) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CX20 NKE Mileage History
- 06/03/202315,076 mi
- 21/03/202419,715 mi+4,639 mi
- 18/03/202525,900 mi+6,185 mi
- 17/03/202632,624 mi+6,724 mi
- 17/03/202632,624 mi
Average of roughly 5,790 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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