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AE66 XMU

2016 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

49,223 mi
Last recorded49,223 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 XMU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 49,223 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 29 Dec 2025 49,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 20 Dec 2024 43,962 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 43,962 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 38,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2023 38,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 33,087 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 26,123 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 26,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 20,092 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 16,385 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 16,385 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 XMU is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XMU, 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 XMU registered?

AE66 XMU is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is AE66 XMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 XMU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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