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A16 DMS

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,708 mi
Last recorded8,708 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 DMS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 8,708 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 8,421 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 8,131 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 7,782 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 7,452 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 7,267 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 6,952 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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A16 DMS is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc 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 A16 DMS, 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 A16 DMS registered?

A16 DMS is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 September 2016.

Is A16 DMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 DMS 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 A16 DMS have outstanding finance?

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