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AJ16 SHA

2020 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,759 mi
Last recorded37,759 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Picanto18,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 SHA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2020
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2026 37,759 miles

Added 1ltr Of Engine Oil For Test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Arm Rear Bush Starting To Separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Arm Rear Bush Starting To Separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 29,522 miles

Added 1ltr Of Engine Oil For Test

TPMS Light On (low pressure)

Pass 3 Aug 2024 19,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 11,448 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 SHA is a 2020 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2020 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 18,964 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 SHA, 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 6 years old, this Kia Picanto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ16 SHA registered?

AJ16 SHA is a 2020 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 November 2020.

Is AJ16 SHA safe to buy?

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