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AJ16 FCU

2016 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

51,106 mi
Last recorded51,106 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 FCU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 51,106 miles

NSF TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE AND TREAD VERY LOW

OSF TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND TREAD LOW

REAR AXLE BUSHES DETERIORATED

Pass 2 Jun 2025 41,755 miles

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2024 34,785 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 29,039 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 25,989 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 15,943 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 13,399 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 7,192 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Within zone A not significantly affecting drivers view. Damage to the windscreen is in line with the bonnet. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 7,190 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))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Within zone A not significantly affecting drivers view. Damage to the windscreen is in line with the bonnet. (3.2 (a) (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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AJ16 FCU is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Black 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 AJ16 FCU, 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 AJ16 FCU registered?

AJ16 FCU is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 June 2016.

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