2016 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · CV66 GKJ
2016 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 142,657 miles. MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,657 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CV66 GKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2026
- 142,657 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV66 GKJ 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 2016 Kia Picanto (CV66 GKJ) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 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), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (”; “Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
CV66 GKJ Mileage History
- 09/10/2024128,348 mi
- 09/10/2024128,350 mi+2 mi
- 21/10/2025137,671 mi+9,321 mi
- 21/10/2025137,671 mi
- 15/10/2026142,657 mi+4,986 mi
Average of roughly 7,101 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 2)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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