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149 CEL

2016 Kia Picanto

Pink Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,715 mi
Last recorded17,715 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration149 CEL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 17,715 miles

all brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2026 17,714 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2025 16,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 16,004 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 15,357 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 14,673 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 13,551 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 13,020 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 10,278 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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149 CEL is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Pink with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 28,485 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 149 CEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this Kia Picanto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 149 CEL registered?

149 CEL is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is 149 CEL safe to buy?

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