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AE16 VXK

2016 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,472 mi
Last recorded20,472 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 VXK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2026 20,472 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 18,988 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 17,673 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 16,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 14,920 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 13,508 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 12,415 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 9,466 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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AE16 VXK is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AE16 VXK, 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

How do I check the history of AE16 VXK?

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What year was AE16 VXK registered?

AE16 VXK is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AE16 VXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 VXK shows 8 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 AE16 VXK have outstanding finance?

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