2020 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · ST20 NXH
2020 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Jul 2020. Recorded mileage 8,620 miles. MOT valid until 19 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 8,620 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST20 NXH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 8,620 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.
ST20 NXH 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 (ST20 NXH) between July 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 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: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
ST20 NXH Mileage History
- 04/07/20233,532 mi
- 26/06/20244,156 mi+624 mi
- 21/05/20254,509 mi+353 mi
- 01/05/20268,620 mi+4,111 mi
- 01/05/20268,620 mi
Average of roughly 1,800 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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: Good
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