2020 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · FV70 GCK
2020 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Nov 2020. Recorded mileage 14,597 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,597 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV70 GCK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 14,597 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV70 GCK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Kia Picanto (FV70 GCK) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: 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.
FV70 GCK Mileage History
- 20/11/20238,801 mi
- 07/11/202411,506 mi+2,705 mi
- 14/11/202514,597 mi+3,091 mi
Average of roughly 2,920 miles per year across 3 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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