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AF16 BFY

2016 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,767 mi
Last recorded5,767 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 BFY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 5,767 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 5,244 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 4,737 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 4,318 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 3,966 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 3,966 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 3,872 miles

all tyres cracking to sidewalls

Pass 8 Feb 2019 3,587 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 3,576 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

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 BFY is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF16 BFY, 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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How do I check the history of AF16 BFY?

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What year was AF16 BFY registered?

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

Is AF16 BFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 BFY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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