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Kia Picanto

White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,248 cc

LC16 ETVMOT history

LC16 ETV is a white petrol Kia Picanto first used on 16 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 15 MOT tests, with 88,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

LC16 ETV white Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
88,795 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
8 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC16 ETV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
16 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC16 ETV was last recorded at 88,795 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 9,270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,525 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,270 miles
Average per year
7,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,795 miles
  • 2025 – 79,525 miles
  • 2024 – 79,485 miles
  • 2023 – 76,145 miles
  • 2022 – 65,503 miles
  • 2021 – 55,407 miles
  • 2020 – 46,139 miles
  • 2019 – 35,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,795 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    88,795 miles
    Test number
    436606465514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail88,789 miles (+9,264)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,789 miles
    Test number
    489071015034
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass79,525 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    79,525 miles
    Test number
    962061018094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail79,512 miles (+27)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,512 miles
    Test number
    737410697682
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged ring (1.6 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Pass79,485 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    79,485 miles
    Test number
    998523807041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail79,482 miles (+3,337)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,482 miles
    Test number
    818662063554
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Daytime running light inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass76,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    76,145 miles
    Test number
    455071580362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,145 miles (+10,642)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,145 miles
    Test number
    262896787502
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  9. Pass65,503 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    65,503 miles
    Test number
    850513536682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Fail65,503 miles (+10,096)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,503 miles
    Test number
    964454938789
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass55,407 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    55,407 miles
    Test number
    500963872934
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Fail55,406 miles (+9,267)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,406 miles
    Test number
    310473340537
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass46,139 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    46,139 miles
    Test number
    767654605899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Fail46,139 miles (+11,041)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,139 miles
    Test number
    865534605037
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. Pass35,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    35,098 miles
    Test number
    871083501814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC16 ETV

Does LC16 ETV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC16 ETV is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC16 ETV?
The MOT on LC16 ETV is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC16 ETV done?
LC16 ETV was recorded at 88,795 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 7,924 miles a year.
Has LC16 ETV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC16 ETV has failed 7 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LC16 ETV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LC16 ETV find?
LC16 ETV passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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