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AO16 OFA

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,222 mi
Last recorded49,222 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 OFA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 49,222 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 44,264 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 39,328 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 34,538 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 30,092 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 26,164 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 23,040 miles

Front wipers starting to smear screen

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Jun 2019 18,118 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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AO16 OFA is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White 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 AO16 OFA, 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

How do I check the history of AO16 OFA?

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What year was AO16 OFA registered?

AO16 OFA is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AO16 OFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO16 OFA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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