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AO66 EJA

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,505 mi
Last recorded16,505 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO66 EJA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2026 16,505 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside 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 3 Mar 2025 15,997 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 14,055 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 11,622 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 9,111 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 12 Oct 2019 7,446 miles

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

slight damage on nearside rear tyre on outer sidewall

Fail 9 Oct 2019 7,428 miles

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

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

slight damage on nearside rear tyre on outer sidewall

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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AO66 EJA is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO66 EJA, 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 AO66 EJA registered?

AO66 EJA is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 November 2016.

Is AO66 EJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO66 EJA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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