2020 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · SH20 NYD
2020 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Aug 2020. Recorded mileage 35,510 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,510 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH20 NYD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 35,510 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.
SH20 NYD 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 (SH20 NYD) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SH20 NYD Mileage History
- 07/04/202315,042 mi
- 25/03/202420,896 mi+5,854 mi
- 16/04/202528,211 mi+7,315 mi
- 16/04/202528,211 mi
- 30/03/202635,510 mi+7,299 mi
Average of roughly 6,872 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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