2016 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · FT16 HGD
2016 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 36,669 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,669 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FT16 HGD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 36,669 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT16 HGD 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 (FT16 HGD) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FT16 HGD Mileage History
- 17/07/202328,061 mi
- 15/07/202430,577 mi+2,516 mi
- 03/07/202533,735 mi+3,158 mi
- 03/07/202533,735 mi
- 25/06/202636,669 mi+2,934 mi
Average of roughly 2,928 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 2)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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