2020 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · TL09 TAM
2020 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2020. Recorded mileage 38,289 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2020
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,289 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TL09 TAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 38,289 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TL09 TAM 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 (TL09 TAM) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split on inner wall. (5”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split on inner wall. (”.
TL09 TAM Mileage History
- 27/07/202420,380 mi
- 29/07/202420,403 mi+23 mi
- 23/07/202529,426 mi+9,023 mi
- 30/07/202529,663 mi+237 mi
- 01/07/202638,289 mi+8,626 mi
Average of roughly 9,294 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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