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AO16 UBK

2016 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,310 mi
Last recorded71,310 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 UBK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 71,310 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 65,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 65,318 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 59,302 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2024 59,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 52,548 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 47,431 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 47,431 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2021 41,723 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 34,863 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam in drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in middle of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2020 34,863 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam in drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in middle of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 25,328 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 UBK is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UBK, 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 UBK registered?

AO16 UBK is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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