2016 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · HG65 MWK
2016 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 75,246 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,246 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HG65 MWK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 75,246 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HG65 MWK 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 (HG65 MWK) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 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: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
HG65 MWK Mileage History
- 02/03/202467,770 mi
- 26/03/202571,212 mi+3,442 mi
- 26/03/202571,212 mi
- 14/03/202675,162 mi+3,950 mi
- 20/03/202675,246 mi+84 mi
Average of roughly 3,650 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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