2020 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · DA20 XGC
2020 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Jul 2020. Recorded mileage 65,747 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,747 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA20 XGC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2026
- 65,747 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA20 XGC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Kia Picanto (DA20 XGC) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
DA20 XGC Mileage History
- 15/07/202335,110 mi
- 22/06/202446,956 mi+11,846 mi
- 28/06/202560,313 mi+13,357 mi
- 27/06/202665,747 mi+5,434 mi
Average of roughly 10,379 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 3 / JA)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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