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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.

R16 BUF silver Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass27,164 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass18,782 miles (+2,689)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    18,782 miles
    Test number
    846750506391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass16,093 miles (+4,208)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    16,093 miles
    Test number
    418268288070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. 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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