2016 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · YA16 FHC
2016 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 17,995 miles. MOT valid until 28 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,995 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA16 FHC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 17,995 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YA16 FHC Mileage History
- 08/12/20223,252 mi
- 30/05/20247,159 mi+3,907 mi
- 28/05/202513,904 mi+6,745 mi
- 29/05/202513,904 mi
- 18/05/202617,995 mi+4,091 mi
Average of roughly 4,284 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YA16 FHC 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 (YA16 FHC) between December 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 May 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: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken wrapped around top mount which will need replacing (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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