2020 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · KY20 HLF
2020 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 49,780 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,780 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY20 HLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 49,780 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.
KY20 HLF 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 (KY20 HLF) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KY20 HLF Mileage History
- 03/03/202328,168 mi
- 29/02/202434,831 mi+6,663 mi
- 28/02/202542,831 mi+8,000 mi
- 25/02/202649,780 mi+6,949 mi
- 25/02/202649,780 mi
Average of roughly 7,241 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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