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AF16 BFJ

2016 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,393 mi
Last recorded42,393 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 BFJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 42,393 miles

General underbody corrosion to all components.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to inspect pad fully. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroding lightly on faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 39,589 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing across tread lightly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on.

Pass 20 Feb 2024 39,326 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 38,759 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes rear portions. (1.1.11 (c))

tpms light on.

Pass 27 Feb 2021 36,785 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 36,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 30,343 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 23 Feb 2019 22,300 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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AF16 BFJ 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 87.5%.

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 AF16 BFJ, 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 AF16 BFJ registered?

AF16 BFJ is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AF16 BFJ safe to buy?

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