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AD16 LGK

2016 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,717 mi
Last recorded75,717 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD16 LGK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 75,717 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 75,717 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 69,065 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush rubber splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush rubber splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 69,063 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut and cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush rubber splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush rubber splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 62,974 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 54,683 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 38,746 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 23,641 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 12,232 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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AD16 LGK is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LGK, 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 LGK registered?

AD16 LGK is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is AD16 LGK safe to buy?

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