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AO66 UGL

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,016 mi
Last recorded21,016 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 UGL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 21,016 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear wiper split

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 19,136 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear wiper blade ripped

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 17,357 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 17,357 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 15,487 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 13,097 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 10,381 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 8,789 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 8,789 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 UGL is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UGL, 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 UGL registered?

AO66 UGL is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 November 2016.

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