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AO16 UBM

2016 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,764 mi
Last recorded50,764 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 UBM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 50,764 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 45,347 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 44,047 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 41,259 miles

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 5 May 2022 38,740 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 38,736 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2021 34,568 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 29,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread small cut inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 22,526 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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 UBM is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc 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 AO16 UBM, 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 UBM registered?

AO16 UBM is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 May 2016.

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