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AF16 TLN

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,343 mi
Last recorded87,343 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 TLN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 87,343 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 82,200 miles

NSR INNER BRAKE PAD APPEARS LOW

NSR SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED CHIL D SEAT FITTED

OSF WASHER JET INOP, NSF JET SUPPLIES ENOUGH FLUID TO CLEAR SCREEN

REAR AXLE BUSHES DETERIORATED

Pass 16 Feb 2024 67,917 miles

NSR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 10 Feb 2023 55,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 55,175 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 43,145 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY LIPPED AND GETTING THIN

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW BORDERLINE PASS

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES SLIGHTLY

Pass 12 Feb 2021 33,667 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 28,616 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 17,353 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

front wipers smear screen

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 TLN 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 TLN, 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 TLN registered?

AF16 TLN is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AF16 TLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 TLN 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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