
Kia Picanto
Silver · Petrol · 2017 · 1,248 cc
R16 BUFMOT history
R16 BUF is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 27 Sept 2017. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 27,164 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 27,164 mi
- At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 8
- 7 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 3,071 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R16 BUF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Picanto
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,248 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 27 Sept 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R16 BUF was last recorded at 27,164 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 27,160 miles · 17 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 3,071 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 27,164 miles
- 2025 – 25,338 miles
- 2024 – 23,347 miles
- 2023 – 18,782 miles
- 2022 – 16,093 miles
- 2021 – 11,885 miles
- 2020 – 8,745 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing [outer wall] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
8 tests since 25 Sept 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass27,164 miles (+4)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 27,164 miles
- Test number
- 175575180106
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing [outer wall] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail27,160 miles (+1,822)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,160 miles
- Test number
- 463001981934
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing [outer wall] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass25,338 miles (+1,991)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 25,338 miles
- Test number
- 356669480036
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass23,347 miles (+4,565)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 23,347 miles
- Test number
- 105390982184
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass18,782 miles (+2,689)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 18,782 miles
- Test number
- 846750506391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,093 miles (+4,208)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 16,093 miles
- Test number
- 418268288070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,885 miles (+3,140)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 11,885 miles
- Test number
- 567814542035
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass8,745 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 8,745 miles
- Test number
- 142129947397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R16 BUF
- Does R16 BUF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 BUF is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R16 BUF?
- The MOT on R16 BUF is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R16 BUF done?
- R16 BUF was recorded at 27,164 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 3,071 miles a year.
- Has R16 BUF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R16 BUF has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on R16 BUF 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 R16 BUF find?
- R16 BUF passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer edges; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall, and 4 more.
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