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AO16 UBY

2016 Kia Picanto

Pink Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,430 mi
Last recorded45,430 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 UBY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 45,430 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush splitting cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush splitting cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 40,482 miles

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracked splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 36,084 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 31,924 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 28,067 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 25,150 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2020 21,294 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 16,735 miles

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

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 UBY is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Pink with a 1,248cc 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 UBY, 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 UBY registered?

AO16 UBY is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 May 2016.

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