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AF16 YUC

2016 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,900 mi
Last recorded19,900 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 YUC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 19,900 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 19,900 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 17,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and cracking open, no inner construction found at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 16,743 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 15,143 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to crack on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 15,143 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to crack on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 14,633 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 12,781 miles

Offside Front Inner rim bent

Offside Rear Inner rim bent

Pass 23 Apr 2020 12,453 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 12,453 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2019 10,620 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 10,620 miles

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

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 YUC is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YUC, 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 YUC registered?

AF16 YUC is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 May 2016.

Is AF16 YUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 YUC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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