2016 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · WL16 KXD
2016 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Aug 2016. Recorded mileage 56,190 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,190 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WL16 KXD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 56,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WL16 KXD 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 (WL16 KXD) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 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 (9 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
WL16 KXD Mileage History
- 12/08/202346,285 mi
- 07/08/202451,767 mi+5,482 mi
- 04/08/202553,868 mi+2,101 mi
- 07/08/202656,190 mi+2,322 mi
- 07/08/202656,190 mi
Average of roughly 3,317 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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