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AE16 VXT

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,064 mi
Last recorded53,064 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 VXT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2025 53,064 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 47,633 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 43,133 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 31,464 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 29,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 24,626 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 22,399 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 16,641 miles

Nearside 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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AE16 VXT is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc 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 VXT, 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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How do I check the history of AE16 VXT?

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What year was AE16 VXT registered?

AE16 VXT is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2016.

Is AE16 VXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 VXT 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.

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