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AJ16 ZXF

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,000 mi
Last recorded51,000 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 ZXF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 51,000 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 47,463 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 42,271 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))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 37,432 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 32,432 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 27,632 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 22,505 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND CRACKED IN TREAD

Fail 21 Jul 2020 22,505 miles

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

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND CRACKED IN TREAD

Pass 1 Aug 2019 19,171 miles

OSF TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED AND ALL TYRES CRACKED IN TREAD.

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 ZXF is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White 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 ZXF, 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 ZXF registered?

AJ16 ZXF is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 August 2016.

Is AJ16 ZXF safe to buy?

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