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AO65 TJU

2016 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,691 mi
Last recorded16,691 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO65 TJU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2026 16,691 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 14,815 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 12,409 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 10,498 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 8,696 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 6,955 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 5,009 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 3,795 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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AO65 TJU is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Black 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 AO65 TJU, 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

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What year was AO65 TJU registered?

AO65 TJU is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 January 2016.

Is AO65 TJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO65 TJU 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.

Does AO65 TJU have outstanding finance?

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