2016 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · KA16 ARA
2016 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2016. Recorded mileage 49,404 miles. MOT valid until 28/05/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,404 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 998cc
KA16 ARA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 49,404 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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KA16 ARA Mileage History
- 12/10/202331,080 mi
- 29/05/202435,124 mi+4,044 mi
- 30/05/202435,124 mi
- 16/05/202543,077 mi+7,953 mi
- 08/05/202649,404 mi+6,327 mi
Average of roughly 7,129 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KA16 ARA 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 (KA16 ARA) between October 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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