2016 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · RJ16 XGS
2016 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 41,372 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,372 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ16 XGS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 41,372 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ16 XGS 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 (RJ16 XGS) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
RJ16 XGS Mileage History
- 04/08/202333,114 mi
- 05/08/202436,094 mi+2,980 mi
- 05/08/202538,887 mi+2,793 mi
- 06/08/202641,372 mi+2,485 mi
- 06/08/202641,372 mi
Average of roughly 2,747 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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