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AJ16 LBO

2016 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,464 mi
Last recorded66,464 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 LBO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 66,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 61,338 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 56,225 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 48,151 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 39,232 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 29,322 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 23,328 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 17,332 miles

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Fail 30 May 2019 17,332 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 LBO is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 AJ16 LBO, 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 LBO registered?

AJ16 LBO is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 June 2016.

Is AJ16 LBO safe to buy?

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