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AP16 DLF

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,776 mi
Last recorded43,776 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 DLF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2026 43,776 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 36,879 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 31,915 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 27,600 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively OSF & NSF BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 24,518 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 19,673 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 15,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 12,726 miles

Offside Rear Slight dampness of brake fluid on calliper, brake performance not affected.

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 DLF 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 100%.

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 DLF, 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 DLF registered?

AP16 DLF is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is AP16 DLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP16 DLF shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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