2016 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · WH16 NXB
2016 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Aug 2016. Recorded mileage 24,144 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WH16 NXB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 24,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WH16 NXB 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 (WH16 NXB) between August 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 June 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
WH16 NXB Mileage History
- 29/08/202318,428 mi
- 19/08/202420,619 mi+2,191 mi
- 18/08/202523,255 mi+2,636 mi
- 18/08/202523,257 mi+2 mi
- 17/06/202624,144 mi+887 mi
Average of roughly 2,041 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 2)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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