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AJ16 FCN

2016 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,069 mi
Last recorded53,069 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 FCN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2025 53,069 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 45,518 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 45,231 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND CRACKED IN TREAD

OSR TYRE CRACKED IN TREAD

Pass 28 Feb 2023 37,558 miles

both front and osr tyres cracked in tread

Pass 14 Mar 2022 33,096 miles

REAR TYRES CRACKED IN TREAD

Pass 24 Feb 2021 24,347 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))

front wipers smearing

Pass 2 Mar 2020 18,969 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 10,878 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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AJ16 FCN is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AJ16 FCN, 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 AJ16 FCN registered?

AJ16 FCN is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is AJ16 FCN safe to buy?

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