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CU20 SWJ

2020 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,703 mi
Last recorded20,703 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Picanto18,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU20 SWJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 20,703 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 16,976 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 13,531 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 13,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 10,591 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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CU20 SWJ is a 2020 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2020 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 18,964 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU20 SWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 6 years old, this Kia Picanto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CU20 SWJ?

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What year was CU20 SWJ registered?

CU20 SWJ is a 2020 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2020.

Is CU20 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU20 SWJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CU20 SWJ have outstanding finance?

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