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40 RFX

2016 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,213 mi
Last recorded45,213 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 RFX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2025 45,213 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 38,298 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 32,985 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 26,362 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 21,219 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 16,215 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 10,310 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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40 RFX is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 40 RFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 40 RFX registered?

40 RFX is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 August 2016.

Is 40 RFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 40 RFX shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 40 RFX have outstanding finance?

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