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CV20 KVZ

2020 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,195 mi
Last recorded63,195 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Picanto18,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV20 KVZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2020
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 63,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wheel arch cover is damage

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wheel arch cover is damage

Fail 6 Jul 2026 63,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen lumps of jelly (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wheel arch cover is damage

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wheel arch cover is damage

Pass 10 Jul 2025 56,686 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 48,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner holed damaged and under bumper cover missing

Pass 14 Jul 2023 39,304 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 39,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm measured (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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CV20 KVZ is a 2020 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV20 KVZ, 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.

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What year was CV20 KVZ registered?

CV20 KVZ is a 2020 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 July 2020.

Is CV20 KVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV20 KVZ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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