2016 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · CU16 ACO

The 2016 Kia Picanto presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 26 March 2026 at 75,188 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 20 March 2025 at 68,767 miles confirms no advisories have accumulated across the last two cycles. Recorded mileage sits at 75,188 against a ten-year lifespan, equating to roughly 7,500 miles per year and reflecting typical use for this class. The progression from 57,180 miles on 9 March 2024 to 68,767 by March 2025 and 75,188 by March 2026 shows steady, unremarkable annual accumulation with no sudden jumps or dormant gaps. The DVSA entries are sparse and clean, showing only two failed tests on the same days as subsequent passes with no defects logged, which suggests administrative re-tests rather than mechanical rectification. The March 2024 and March 2025 failures carry no recorded defects, so the database gives no signal of worn suspension bushes, corroded structure, or failing brake discs. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of coil springs, subframe corrosion, and binding calipers given the vehicle's age and the absence of any advisory history to evidence proactive upkeep. Previous owners cleared every annual test without advisories, implying either diligent servicing or that minor consumable wear such as tyres and wiper blades was addressed outside the MOT regime. Verify service invoices to confirm suspension and exhaust emissions checks were performed, as the clean record alone does not evidence component replacement.