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A16 BNV

2019 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,783 mi
Last recorded66,783 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2019 Kia Picanto20,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 BNV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2019
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 66,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 66,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 52,831 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 20mm chip just outside zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 52,831 miles

Offside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 20mm chip just outside zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 40,775 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone "A" just under 10mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 29,733 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats removed.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside zone "A". (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 29,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats removed.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside zone "A". (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 17,890 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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A16 BNV is a 2019 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2019 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 20,538 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A16 BNV, 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 7 years old, this Kia Picanto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A16 BNV is a 2019 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2019.

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