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AJ16 ZXS

2016 Kia Picanto

Pink Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,978 mi
Last recorded23,978 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 ZXS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2026 23,978 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 22,106 miles

HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY BORDERLINE PASS

REAR AXLE BUSHES DETERIORATED RECHECK NEXT MOT

REAR TYRES CRACKED IN TREAD

Pass 6 Aug 2024 19,851 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 17,019 miles

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

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

front wipers smeary

Pass 15 Aug 2022 14,113 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 11,993 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 10,179 miles

front tyres cracked in tread

Pass 30 Jul 2019 8,008 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 ZXS is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Pink with a 998cc 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 ZXS, 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 ZXS registered?

AJ16 ZXS is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 July 2016.

Is AJ16 ZXS safe to buy?

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