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AF16 VBN

2016 Kia Picanto

Pink Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,764 mi
Last recorded26,764 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 VBN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 26,764 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 26,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 25,094 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 23,403 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 20,306 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 18,117 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 16,459 miles

Nearside Rear outer tyre tread splitting in tread 165/60/14

Pass 23 Mar 2020 15,805 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 12,744 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 VBN is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Pink with a 1,248cc 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 VBN, 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 VBN registered?

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

Is AF16 VBN safe to buy?

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