2016 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · GY66 LYP
2016 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 77,353 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,353 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY66 LYP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 77,353 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY66 LYP 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 (GY66 LYP) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). 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: “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
GY66 LYP Mileage History
- 10/07/202366,573 mi
- 09/07/202471,747 mi+5,174 mi
- 17/07/202575,732 mi+3,985 mi
- 20/07/202677,352 mi+1,620 mi
- 22/07/202677,353 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,553 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: Average
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