2020 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · K88 AAW
2020 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 77,425 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,425 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K88 AAW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 77,425 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K88 AAW 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 (K88 AAW) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
K88 AAW Mileage History
- 26/08/202341,283 mi
- 31/08/202456,112 mi+14,829 mi
- 29/08/202568,509 mi+12,397 mi
- 26/08/202677,425 mi+8,916 mi
Average of roughly 12,042 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 3 / JA)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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