2020 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · SM20 NDO
2020 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Aug 2020. Recorded mileage 27,042 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,042 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM20 NDO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2026
- 27,042 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.
SM20 NDO 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 (SM20 NDO) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SM20 NDO Mileage History
- 20/01/202419,016 mi
- 14/01/202524,132 mi+5,116 mi
- 14/01/202524,136 mi+4 mi
- 17/01/202627,042 mi+2,906 mi
Average of roughly 4,027 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: Good
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