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AP16 DKL

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,652 mi
Last recorded85,652 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 DKL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 85,652 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 85,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts x 2 + nail in it + worn bald (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords shallow cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted..... (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency quite low + not locking out - poss caliper/cable issue.....

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear pipes to flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 79,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 72,741 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 65,667 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 56,111 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 48,259 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 41,400 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 34,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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AP16 DKL is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DKL, 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 AP16 DKL registered?

AP16 DKL is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 July 2016.

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