2020 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · N18 MMO
2020 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Nov 2020. Recorded mileage 12,976 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,976 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N18 MMO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 12,976 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N18 MMO 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 (N18 MMO) between October 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”.
N18 MMO Mileage History
- 26/10/20234,837 mi
- 31/10/20246,763 mi+1,926 mi
- 31/10/20246,763 mi
- 14/11/202510,380 mi+3,617 mi
- 28/05/202612,976 mi+2,596 mi
Average of roughly 3,146 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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