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AE16 VXZ

2016 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,141 mi
Last recorded16,141 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 VXZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 16,141 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 13,533 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 12,224 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 10,524 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 9,298 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 8,052 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 6,826 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 5,059 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 VXZ is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Red 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 VXZ, 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 VXZ?

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What year was AE16 VXZ registered?

AE16 VXZ is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is AE16 VXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 VXZ 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 VXZ have outstanding finance?

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