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AO66 ULJ

2016 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,772 mi
Last recorded77,772 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO66 ULJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 77,772 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 77,771 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 68,958 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 60,637 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

slight damage on front registration plate

Pass 12 Dec 2022 51,206 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 42,070 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 42,069 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 33,553 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 29,213 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 ULJ is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,248cc 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 ULJ, 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 ULJ registered?

AO66 ULJ is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 December 2016.

Is AO66 ULJ safe to buy?

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