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AE16 YHU

2016 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,194 mi
Last recorded46,194 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 YHU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 46,194 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 40,173 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 40,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2024 32,725 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 29,142 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 25,532 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 22,511 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 19,794 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))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 14,966 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 YHU is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YHU, 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 AE16 YHU registered?

AE16 YHU is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is AE16 YHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 YHU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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