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AF16 HRJ

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,993 mi
Last recorded41,993 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 HRJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 41,993 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 29,669 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 29,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 13,104 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 11,595 miles

FRONT TYRES CRACKED IN TREAD AND WORN ON EDGES.

REAR TYRES CRACKED IN TREAD

Pass 10 Feb 2022 9,802 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 8,805 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 7,792 miles

nsf tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 6 Mar 2019 6,385 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 HRJ 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 HRJ, 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 HRJ registered?

AF16 HRJ is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is AF16 HRJ safe to buy?

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