2016 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · KP66 VKE
2016 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 06 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 38,071 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,071 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP66 VKE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 38,071 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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.
KP66 VKE 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 (KP66 VKE) between September 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 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 (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 ”.
KP66 VKE Mileage History
- 25/09/202432,792 mi
- 26/09/202536,198 mi+3,406 mi
- 26/09/202536,199 mi+1 mi
- 13/03/202638,071 mi+1,872 mi
- 13/03/202638,071 mi
Average of roughly 3,610 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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