2016 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · JS16 ESS
2016 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2016. Recorded mileage 86,994 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,994 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
JS16 ESS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/01/2026
- 86,994 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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JS16 ESS Mileage History
- 24/01/202240,435 mi
- 26/01/202351,177 mi+10,742 mi
- 05/01/202462,047 mi+10,870 mi
- 14/01/202574,652 mi+12,605 mi
- 02/01/202686,994 mi+12,342 mi
Average of roughly 11,818 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JS16 ESS 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 (JS16 ESS) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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