2020 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · LX20 TDV
2020 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Aug 2020. Recorded mileage 14,867 miles. MOT valid until 08 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,867 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX20 TDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 14,867 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.
LX20 TDV 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 (LX20 TDV) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LX20 TDV Mileage History
- 09/03/20231,328 mi
- 04/03/20246,179 mi+4,851 mi
- 06/03/202510,262 mi+4,083 mi
- 09/03/202614,865 mi+4,603 mi
- 09/03/202614,867 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,511 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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