2020 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · GF20 APK
2020 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 24,669 miles. MOT valid until 16 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,669 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF20 APK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 24,669 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF20 APK 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 (GF20 APK) between March 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
GF20 APK Mileage History
- 15/03/202317,032 mi
- 04/09/202319,835 mi+2,803 mi
- 18/05/202423,796 mi+3,961 mi
- 30/04/202524,208 mi+412 mi
- 13/05/202624,669 mi+461 mi
Average of roughly 2,415 miles per year across 5 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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