2020 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · NL20 LVE
2020 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2020. Recorded mileage 31,679 miles. MOT expired on 31 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL20 LVE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2025
- 31,679 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.
NL20 LVE 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 (NL20 LVE) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
NL20 LVE Mileage History
- 16/05/202322,675 mi
- 16/05/202322,675 mi
- 25/05/202427,704 mi+5,029 mi
- 21/05/202531,679 mi+3,975 mi
Average of roughly 4,469 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: Average
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