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AP16 BXV

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,532 mi
Last recorded58,532 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 BXV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 58,532 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 58,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 40,132 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 27,401 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 15,413 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 7,625 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 7,196 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 4,945 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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AP16 BXV is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AP16 BXV, 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 AP16 BXV registered?

AP16 BXV is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is AP16 BXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP16 BXV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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