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AE66 OSM

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,541 mi
Last recorded56,541 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 OSM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 56,541 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 56,541 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Daytime running lamp not working

Pass 24 Sep 2024 53,124 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 49,206 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 41,663 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 31,616 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Sep 2021 31,616 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 24,982 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 24,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut in tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 19,176 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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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AE66 OSM is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AE66 OSM, 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 AE66 OSM registered?

AE66 OSM is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 October 2016.

Is AE66 OSM safe to buy?

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