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AD16 HPC

2016 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,601 mi
Last recorded28,601 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD16 HPC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 28,601 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 28,601 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 28,061 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 27,967 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 26,688 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 25,489 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 24,178 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 21,760 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 21,756 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 18,163 miles

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

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

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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AD16 HPC is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AD16 HPC, 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 AD16 HPC registered?

AD16 HPC is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 August 2016.

Is AD16 HPC safe to buy?

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