2016 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · SK16 MFO
2016 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 70,262 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,262 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SK16 MFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 70,262 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SK16 MFO 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 (SK16 MFO) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 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 (24 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
SK16 MFO Mileage History
- 13/08/202450,040 mi
- 16/08/202450,064 mi+24 mi
- 13/08/202561,380 mi+11,316 mi
- 17/08/202669,650 mi+8,270 mi
- 24/08/202670,262 mi+612 mi
Average of roughly 9,969 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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