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AO66 FVS

2016 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,679 mi
Last recorded62,679 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO66 FVS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 62,679 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 58,947 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 48,061 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 48,060 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 33,776 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 33,772 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 24,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall / Perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Also Hand brake some axle (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated All four / have pumped up after test F 34psi 34psi R 35psi 35psi (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 22,525 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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AO66 FVS 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 75%.

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 FVS, 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 FVS registered?

AO66 FVS is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 October 2016.

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