2016 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · LF16 NHX
2016 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 33,708 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,708 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF16 NHX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 33,708 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.
LF16 NHX 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 (LF16 NHX) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 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), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
LF16 NHX Mileage History
- 08/04/202431,508 mi
- 12/04/202431,517 mi+9 mi
- 16/04/202532,916 mi+1,399 mi
- 16/04/202532,916 mi
- 01/04/202633,708 mi+792 mi
Average of roughly 1,111 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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