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AF16 GVK

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,285 mi
Last recorded48,285 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 GVK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 48,285 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 42,254 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 33,244 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 33,235 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 21,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 10,199 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 6,537 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 6,475 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 6,346 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 GVK is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GVK, 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

How do I check the history of AF16 GVK?

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What year was AF16 GVK registered?

AF16 GVK is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 April 2016.

Is AF16 GVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 GVK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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