2020 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · MR10 MPB
2020 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 21 May 2020. MOT valid until 20 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MR10 MPB Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT valid until 20/05/2027
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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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: Average
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2020 model year cars.
- Manual Gearbox Synchromesh WearModerate
Some owners report difficulty engaging 2nd or 3rd gear, or a "crunch" when shifting quickly, indicating premature synchromesh wear.
- 1.0 T-GDI Timing Chain StretchSerious
On higher-mileage turbocharged models, the timing chain can stretch if oil changes have been missed, potentially leading to catastrophic engine failure if ignored.
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