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AO16 UBA

2016 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,642 mi
Last recorded82,642 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 UBA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 82,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 76,071 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 69,782 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 69,783 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 62,454 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 Chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edges of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 55,311 miles

Central Front chips in windscreen

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads thin and slight bind and disc is also lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 47,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cuts to outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Fail 22 Jun 2021 47,608 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cuts to outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Pass 7 Jul 2020 40,694 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 30,249 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 UBA is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UBA, 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 AO16 UBA registered?

AO16 UBA is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 April 2016.

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