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AF16 EOY

2016 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,551 mi
Last recorded54,551 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 EOY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 54,551 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 52,080 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 48,493 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 48,492 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 42,138 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 36,141 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 29,240 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 22,181 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 13,990 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 13,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 EOY is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EOY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF16 EOY registered?

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

Is AF16 EOY safe to buy?

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